December 2023

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 sophomore David Baca posed for a photo with his medal after winning the Monahans Fall Invitation.

AHS Cross Country athlete wins Big Bend Ultra

2 years ago By News Staff

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Hatfield “Hat” Cason took the gold medal in the 30K Men’s Open trail race portion of the Big Bend Ultra that was held at Big Bend Ranch State Park on January 15. Hat won with a time of 2:30:30 and is one of Alpine High School Cross Country’s standouts. Courtesy photo

Tag ’em out

2 years ago By News Staff

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Alpine Fightin’ Buck Teagan Emerson attempts to tag a Regan County player out at home plate during the Comanche Classic tournament held in Fort Stockton. Photo by Shawn Yorks

Football Bucks win first district game

2 years ago By News Staff

Body The Alpine Fightin’ Bucks faced Odessa Compass Academy on Friday, September 22 in Alpine’s first district game this season, winning 28-21. Played at Ratliff Stadium, this game showcased the potential for game turnover in each quarter.

Fightin’ Buck players Iden Lujan (10), Eddie Morrison (30), and Logan Smith (11) celebrate during their away game against Tornillo last Friday. Photo by Noe Lujan

Runnin’ Bucks headed to state

2 years ago By News Staff

Body The Alpine Runnin’ Bucks are headed to state.

LOOKING BACK

2 years ago By News Staff

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December 18, 1953 The Alpine Centennial school juniors, pictured here, went through the past season run undefeated. They only had one scoreless tie game that affected their record and had amassed 268 points to none for their play in the Big Bend Junior conference.

Deer damage too much for magnolia tree survival

2 years ago By Neil Sperry Gardener’s Mailbag

Body Dear Neil: We mowed our yard and forgot to replace the screen around our magnolia tree that I gave my wife several years ago. I discovered a buck deer had shredded the tree leaving only one inch of bark intact. Can the tree be saved?

Deer damage too much for magnolia tree survival

Farm fresh Easter eggs

2 years ago By News Staff

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Mason Losoya and Vincent Garcia of Alpine participated in the Easter egg hunt that was held at the Alpine Farmer’s Market. A good group of kids of all ages showed up along with their parents to participate. Avalanche photo by Kara Gerbert

Lady Bucks softball

2 years ago By News Staff

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Coach Chris Virdell and the Alpine Lady Bucks are set for their first regular-season home game against Wink. Photo by Shawn Yorks

The Women’s Club of Alpine

2 years ago By News Staff

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The Women’s Club of Alpine recently donated 50 emergency blankets, 20 fleece blankets, and 85 stuffed toys to the Alpine Volunteer Fire Department. AVFD Fire Chief Andrew Pierce was on hand to accept the donation. Pictured are members of the Women’s Club, Gerri Davis, Amy Struthers, Allison Vidal, Alpine PD dispatcher Will Romero, Fire Chief Andrew Pierce, Candy Whyman, Jan Woodward, JoAnn Seaman, Mayor Catherine Eaves, and Janith Stephenson. Avalanche photo by Kara Gerbert