September 2023

LOOKING BACK

2 years ago By News Staff

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September 26, 1947 Pictured here are all the members of the 1947 Lobo football squad of Sul Ross State University and their coaches. They are photographed on Jackson Field, and behind the team can be seen the Sul Ross Campus, buildings, and the notable Bar-SR-Bar emblem on the university hill.

Patience is key for bird of paradise

2 years ago By Gardener’s Mailbag

Body Dear Neil: I’ve had a bird-of-paradise plant for 10 years. Originally it was in the ground, but I have since planted it into a large pot. However, it has never bloomed. Is there something I can do to get it to flower?

Remembering the decades of old

2 years ago By News Staff

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Alpine High School cheerleaders lead everyone in a decade’s celebration at last week’s pep rally. Photo by J.T. Maroney

Fall opportunities announced for Junior Bucks

2 years ago By News Staff

Body The Alpine Junior Bucks youth sports organization is announcing registration opportunities for both youth flag football and, for the first time in recent memory, youth volleyball as well. Registration for both sports is available for grades 1-6.

Seventh grade Bucks play first game

2 years ago By News Staff

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The Alpine Middle School Seventh graders had their first football game of the season last week. Although they fell to the Sonora Broncos, the eighth graders racked up another win for their season, defeating the Broncos 20-14. Courtesy photo

All-State Games features AMS Lady Bucks

2 years ago By News Staff

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Kaci Hawkins, Roxanna Rodriguez, and Imani Miller, all Alpine Middle School students were nominated to participate in the All-State Games in basketball yesterday in Lake Dallas. Nominations were based on videos and their skills.

Baca takes Monahans Fall Invitational

2 years ago By News Staff

Body Alpine High School’s David Baca has dominated yet another tournament and has kicked off the 2023-2024 school year with a top finish. Baca competed at the Monahans Fall Invitational last Wednesday and took first place.

Alpine High School sophmore David Baca posed for a photo with his medal after winning the Monahans Fall Invitation. Courtesy photo

Healthcare initiatives on tap for Hospital District

2 years ago By News Staff

Body This program allows paramedics and EMT’s to operate in expanded roles for the rural communities by assisting with public and primary healthcare preventative services that are non-emergency related.