January 2024

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Softball season for the Lady Bucks is swiftly approaching with their first scrimmage already under their belt and their first neutral tournament game scheduled for February 15. On Saturday the Lady Bucks traveled to Midland for the first scrimmage against Midland and Fort Stockton teams.

Dear Neil: After reading your helpful advice for a long while I now fear I need some personally. I had a relatively minor limb cut from my pecan tree less than one year ago. Now there seems to be a very large amount of bark falling from the trunk following recent winds.

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A new collaboration between the Borderlands Research Institute at Sul Ross State University and Visit Alpine has come to fruition. The first-ever Wildlife Day is scheduled for Saturday, February 3.

Talent Search students at Alpine High School who are interested in a career in the healthcare professions have an opportunity to explore options later this month on February 23 through Sul Ross.

Feb. 1-3 Voter Registration, Tri-County Voter Promoters will be set up around the area to register voters. Feb. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Morgan University Center at Sul Ross. Feb. 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Marfa Post Office. Feb. 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. American Legion Hall in Presidio.

WEEK Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Goofus. Goofus is a goofus but in the best way.

What is some advice that you can give your younger self? Harrison Vance: To not rush your life. I was so focused on the next thing, the next item on the “life checklist” that I felt like years slipped by in a blink. So, don’t rush toward the finish line because it comes to you.