December 2023

Lobo men break losing streak

2 years ago By News Staff
The Sul Ross Lobo men’s basketball team took on Navajo Tech last Sunday and Concordia last Monday at the Gallego Center, where they would ultimately win in triple digits in a highscoring game against Concordia and scrape by Navajo Tech by four.

Elidia Gallego Leyva

2 years ago By News Staff
Elidia Gallego Leyva, 89, of Alpine, Texas passed away December 18, 2023 at her residence. Elidia was born on July 19, 1934 to Ben and Amelia Gallego in Alpine, Texas. She attended Centennial School. She was married to Abelardo Leyva and was mother to Abelardo “Ito” Leyva, Jr. and Orlando Leyva.
Elidia Gallego Leyva

Davis Mountains State Park under new leadership

2 years ago By News Staff
Davis Mountains State Park (DMSP), located just northwest of Fort Davis is under the new leadership of Diego Aragon, who is the new park superintendent. Aragon, previously at Choke Canyon State Park took over on October 1.

Public defender’s office finds new location

2 years ago By News Staff
The Brewster County Commissioners Court held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, December 12. After a long and difficult search, the Far West Texas public defender’s office has found a new location for their offices.

Tough enough to win it all

2 years ago By News Staff
Most spectacularly, Ky Hamilton, a former Sul Ross State University rodeo team member and a native of Mackay, Australia, took the literal “bull by the horns” and won it all at this year’s Wrangler NFR Finals in Las Vegas.
Ky Hamilton sits aboard “Alberta Prime Devil’s Advocate” in Round 7 during the Wrangler NFR Finals last Wednesday night. Photo courtesy of Roseanna Sales

Bucks topple Panthers in West Texas Shootout

2 years ago By News Staff
The Alpine Fightin’ Bucks have returned home from the West Texas Shootout Tournament that was held last week, where they would finish tournament play sitting 2-2. “Always a great competition! Estacado is ranked 7th in the state for a reason.
Ferris Daley gears up for a shot against Fort Stockton during tournament play. Photo by Shawn Yorks

Lady Bucks enter district play with a bang

2 years ago By News Staff
The Lady Bucks won their first two district games last week. On Wednesday, December 13 they faced the Presidio Blue Devils in a district away game and on Friday they returned home for a district home opener against Compass Academy from Odessa.
Novah Carrasco blocks a Van Horn player at the Lady Buck’s last home game. Photo by Joh Covington

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