December 2023

Body Vivian Frances Williams Santry aged 91, of Alpine, passed away peacefully at home on December 5. Born in Hondale, New Mexico on November 14, 1932, she was the only child of George Williams and Ophelia Gardner Salyer. Vivian grew up in Deming, New Mexico.

Body Florencio Saenz Uranga, 87, of Marathon and Alpine, passed away on December 4 in Ft. Stockton. Florencio was born in La Boquilla de San Isidro, Chihuahua, Mexico. He settled in Marathon and later moved to Alpine.

Body Alfredo A. Soza, an Alpine High School graduate, died in San Antonio on November 30, at the age of 57. Alfredo accomplished much in his lifetime, earning a degree in Accounting from Sul Ross University in 1989, and a law degree from Texas Tech Law School in 1992.

Body David Mitchell Seals, 87, of Meadowlakes, formerly of Alpine and Brownwood went to his heavenly home Wednesday, December 6 at Granite Mesa Health Center in Marble Falls.

Body The Alpine Emergency Services Board held its last meeting of the year on Tuesday, December 5. Two members of the board were absent, including Treasurer Stacy Wood, and Alpine Volunteer Fire Department (AVFD) Chief Andrew Pierce.

Body Many pieces of the water system in Alpine have been a puzzle. Some of the wells seem to refuse to fill up, entire networks operate without the required pressure, as well as mysterious water losses.

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Body The deadline for candidacy filings for the March primary ballot has come and gone, having expired on Monday, December 11 at 6 p.m. Currently, four candidates are running for office as Democrats, and five are running as Republicans in open county positions.

Body The Lady Bucks played their first home game against the Van Horn Eagles last Tuesday. In the non-district game, the Lady Bucks came out on top 57-29.

Body In a battle to the end, the Sul Ross Lady Lobos eeked out a win against the University of the Ozarks Eagles in last Thursday’s conference match-up at the Pete P. Gallego Center. The Lady Lobos defeated the Eagles 82-73.