March 2024

Natural Resources Communications Strategy Coordinator for Texas A&M More Texans may encounter distinct vocalizations and dramatic strutting of male turkeys seeking a mate this spring thanks to ongoing education and research collaboration by Texas A&M AgriLife and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Jacob Dykes, Ph.D., Texas A & M AgriLife Extension Service wildlife specialist, Corpus Christi, said thanks to the state’s diverse ecoregions, Texas supports three of the five total subspecies of wild turkey found in North America — the Rio Grande turkey, eastern turkey, and Merriam’s turkey.

On the road again, goin’ places that I’ve never been, Seein’things that I may never see again, And I can’t wait to get on the road again — Song lyrics written and recorded by Willie Nelson I’m thinking about going in the opposite direction. Geographically speaking, that is. This trip I’m thinking about could be made going two different directions. Center is only 17 miles from the Louisiana border, so going north for 127 miles would take me to Texarkana. And 134 miles of windshield time would find me looking at the city limits of Beaumont. Whichever way I venture from home, the initial leg of this proposed journey would be only 1/24, or roughly four percent, of the entire journey.

It’s a very exciting time in Sul Ross State Athletics. I cannot fully explain how amazing it is to see the realization of such a major milestone coming to life. When I first stepped onto campus a little over three years ago, the potential of this place was palpable. I was so excited when I was offered the opportunity to serve as the Athletic Director and help nurture the department into what it is today.

The Alpine Lady Bucks entered district play on Friday, playing the Presidio Blue Devils with a narrow loss of 6-9. “We felt very prepared as we entered the game with Presidio,” said Christopher Virdell, head coach for the Lady Bucks volleyball team, “we jumped out early on them and took a four-run lead.” Neither team gained any ground in the first inning, but Alpine scored a point in the second inning and three in the third.

The Alpine Fightin’ Buck baseball team would have hit the highway on Tuesday to travel to Crane for their first district ball game of the season, but the weather had other plans. Instead, the match-up with the Golden Cranes was moved to Kokernot Field, giving the Bucks a little home-field advantage to kick off their district rivalries for the 2024 season.

The Alpine Fightin’ Buck golf team just keeps improving as their season continues. The boys’ last tournament brought home the first-place win for the Alpine team, and head coach Marco Gomez believes this will give the team the boost of confidence needed to stay at the top.

March 14-16 Overland Trail Museum Spring Break, extended hours for Spring Break are 1-5 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. We will also have these extended hours the following week, March 21-23. Donations are suggested. Adults $5 and children under 12 $2. For group tours contact the Fort Davis Chamber of Commerce at 432426-3015. March 16 Desert Mindfulness Walks and Talks, 2 p.m. at Davis Mountains State Park. Contact the park for registration.

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