August 2024

Alpine Avalanche.

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. Over the weekend, the Lady Bucks participated in scrimmages hosted by Andrews High School and Midland Greenwood High School.

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INGREDIENTS 1 to 1 ½ packages of cooked or readyto- bake lasagna noodles 2lbs.choppedportobellomushrooms 1 small, finely chopped onion 2 minced garlic cloves 2 sticks of unsalted butter, plus half a stick Olive oil 1 cup of all-purpose flour 2 quarts whole milk 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary 2 sprigs of fresh thyme 1 large plus 1 small carton of cottage cheese or the ricotta equivalent 1 large egg Juice of ½ a lemon 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 2 ½ cups grated fontina cheese 1 ½ cups grated gruyere cheese 1 ¼ cups grated parmesan cheese 2½ cup grated mozzarella cheese ¼ teaspoon grated nutmeg ¼ teaspoon white pepper DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Clean and chop portobello mushrooms.

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HEAD OVER MEALS One of the go-to Italian dishes for many people, including the cartoon character Garfield, is lasagna. While the standard red sauce and cheesy layered pasta goodness are what folks think of when this classic dish comes to mind, other versions will light up those taste buds in new ways.

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

There’s a lot to be excited about for the 2024 season if you’re an Alpine High School Fightin’ Bucks football fan. Coming off a Bi-District Championship in 2023, Head Coach Andy Smith, who also serves as the Alpine Independent School District Athletic Director, seeks to continue building a program that produces talented student-athletes who are also respectful and hard-working.

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. Chihuahuan Desert grasslands are one of the most critical natural systems in the Trans-Pecos, providing important habitat for myriad species from pronghorn to a variety of grassland birds.