December 2023

Body The Fightin’ Bucks basketball team played Van Horn in a non-district home game, winning 72-34. On November 28, traveling to the Denver City Tournament, they competed against the Levelland Lobos, losing by a score of 43-49.

Body Attitude concerns I’m not sure what position or action California Governor Gavin Newsom has taken regarding China and President Xi Jinping, and after reading Mr. Le Blanc’s letter of November 29, I still don’t.

Body “The greatest lesson in life is realizing I still have a lot to learn.” — Author unkown The view from my window is thought-provoking. I’ve always tried to learn from experience and by watching others.

Body As the fourthcalled special session wraps up this week, the Texas Legislature leaves $5B in new public education funding unallocated due to political infighting over voucher programs.

Body The seventh annual Hillside Baptist Church children’s Christmas store will be open this Saturday, December 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the fellowship hall located at 205 Church Road just off East Hwy 90.

Body The Jeff Davis County Food Pantry is seeking donations of pasta. Regular pasta, any shape or size is being requested, but they are not looking for whole wheat. The food bank has been unable to supply regular pasta and buying wholesale is not an option.

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Body According to information from the Presidio County Sheriff’s Department (PCSO), on Sunday, December 3, deputies from the PCSO responded to a call about a hunting accident involving a 15-yearold male. At approximately 10:30 a.m.

Body On November 11, the Texas Academy of Family Physicians (TAFP) held their Primary Care Summit in Grapevine where they installed four new officers. Among these appointees was local physician Dr. Adrian Billings.

Body Send your community events to kara. gerbert@alpineavalanche.com Dec.