August 2024

LOOKING BACK

2 years ago By News Staff

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August 21, 1924 Mrs. Miriam Ferguson of Temple has set her sights on the governorship of Texas. Ferguson is opposing confessed Klan candidate Felix Robert of Dallas. Ferguson, a member of the Episcopal Church, is a mother of two daughters and considers herself a woman of rare common sense and executive ability. She is being endorsed and supported by the other seven candidates who were eliminated in the primary election.

Lady Bucks show determination

2 years ago By Tristian Barragan Contributor

Body The Alpine Lady Bucks Volleyball teams demonstrated resilience and promise during their recent scrimmages and dual matches, setting a positive tone for the upcoming tournament season.

AHS alumni attend THSCA

2 years ago By News Staff

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A group of alumni from Alpine High School attended the Texas High School Coaches Association conference this summer. Pictured here are DeeDee DeLaO, Isaac Gallego, Derek Rojo, Matthew Chavez, Monica Salmon, Adam Llanez, Linda Pallanez Morris, Tony Pallenez, Vince Lavallee, Danny Villanueva, Daniel Rojo, Ben Gallego, and Fred Cordova. Photo courtesy of Monica Salmon

CREAMY WHITE LASAGNA WITH PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS

2 years ago By News Staff

Body INGREDIENTS 1 to 1 ½ packages of cooked or readyto- bake lasagna noodles 2lbs.

Grammy talent hits the Gage

2 years ago By News Staff

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Grammy award-winning songwriter David Hodges closed out the Friday night performance at the Gage Hotel’s dance court during this past weekend’s Marathon Songwriters Festival. Hodges was a founding member of the band Evanescence and has written songs for artists such as Kelly Clarkson, Maren Morris, and Christina Perri. Photo by Kara Gerbert

Creamy, decadent white lasagna off ers an alternative

2 years ago By Kara Gerbert

Body HEAD OVER MEALS One of the go-to Italian dishes for many people, including the cartoon character Garfield, is lasagna.

Creamy White Lasagna with Portobello Mushrooms Courtesy photo

Alpine Cowboys win it all

2 years ago By News Staff

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The Alpine Cowboys took the season by storm and walked away with the 2024 Pecos League Championship after defeating the Pacific Division Champion San Raphael Pacifics at Kokernot Field this past weekend. The Cowboys went 2-0 against the Pacifics during this championship series and this is the 13th championship that Cowboys baseball has won during the history of Kokernot Field. They close out a stellar year, never dropping a single series this season Photo by Tristian Barragan

County approves order of elections, public hearings for proposed tax rates

2 years ago By Kara Gerbert Managing Editor

Body The Brewster County Commissioner’s Court held its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 13, at 9:30 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Courtroom.

Brewster County Judge, Greg Henington Courtesy Photo

Bucks football building champions for 2024

2 years ago By Kerry Laird Contributor

Body There’s a lot to be excited about for the 2024 season if you’re an Alpine High School Fightin’ Bucks football fan.

AHS Defensive Coordinator and Linebacker Coach Jerry Dominguez works with his linebackers on a drill called “read drill,” where they work on base blocks they would see in a game. Alpine Buck David Baca is the player in motion, while A.J. Llanez watches and awaits his turn. Courtesy Photo

Trans-Pecos grazing lands resources offered to West Texas landowners

2 years ago By Dr. Louis Harveson Contributor

Body The Trans-Pecos region of Texas is an area of incredible biodiversity with more rare and endemic wildlife species than anywhere else in the state.

Dr. Eduardo Gonzalez-Valenzuela Photo courtesy of Borderlands Research Institute