January 2024

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With an 8-7 record after last week’s games, the Sul Ross Lobo men would fall to both the Tigers of East Texas Baptist University and the YellowJackets of LeTourneau. The Lobos are 1-4 on the road, proving they’re comfortable at home, but these two conference losses are tough additions to their record this season.

Ingredients: 3 ounces of prosciutto 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup whole milk 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 8 ounces cubed ham 4 cups shredded Swiss or mozzarella cheese, divided 1 cup panko breadcrumbs Chopped parsley for serving Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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The Brewster County Commissioners court met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 9. During this meeting, local resident and the trucking company, Trails and Logistics, owner Jackson Wilbourn stepped forward to share with the court his concern for the need for a trucking loop route for larger commercial vehicles to utilize in order for them to avoid the downtown route.

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In collaboration with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), the Borderlands Research Institute (BRI) is embarking on a multi-faceted project focused on desert bighorn sheep. This project will examine the interactions, competition, and disease risks among desert bighorn, mule deer, and aoudad.

Beginning this fall, Sul Ross will be offering several new master’s degrees and graduate certificates, allowing the university to diversify its current offerings. All three of the colleges at Sul Ross will offer new courses, although accreditation is currently pending but expected from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as well as the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

FIGHTIN’BUCK BASKETBALL Jan. 5 Alpine vs Tornillo* JV Purple 5 p.m.

After Christmas, the Lady Bucks made the trip to Lubbock for the Lubbock Caprock Tournament and faced several strong competitors. “This type of tournament is vital to the rest of our season. It gives us the opportunity to play against high-level competition, win or lose, and to get better in every game. It is exactly what you should want for your team as a coach, to play better teams to make you better. The timing of this tournament works out great as we are just coming off a mandatory UIL break, and it helps us get our feet back under us,” said Christopher Virdell, head basketball coach for the Lady Bucks On December 28, Alpine played the Borden County Coyotes. On December 29, they faced the Dimmitt Bobcats and the Happy Cowboys. On December 30, their last game was against the Seymour Panthers. “Every game we played was against high-level competition,” said Virdell.