October 2024

PET OF THE WEEK

1 year ago By News Staff

Body Meet Lassie. Lassie has been at the shelter since mid-April; she was running loose outside the city limits with her sister Sloan. They were not well socialized and were a little leery of people at first, but now Lassie loves to play with other dogs and loves attention.

School Board approves playground project, accepts donation

1 year ago By Kara Gerbert Managing Editor

Body The Alpine ISD Board of Trustees held its regular meeting on Wednesday, October 16, at 5:30 p.m. Single Member District 4 Jimmy Morris and Single Member District 1 Eddie Natera were absent. Single Member District 7 Vice-President Mary Mc-Callister led the meeting.

Volunteers survey local bird populations

1 year ago By Emily Blumentritt Contributor

Body An incredible variety of birds call the Trans-Pecos home. Over 500 species have been documented across the region, representing 81% of the species known to occur in Texas.

Volunteers gather after a successful bird survey at the Mimms Unit. Participants include Sul Ross State University students and Texas Master Naturalists from the local Tierra Grande chapter.

Lobos tamed the Mustangs

1 year ago By News Staff

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Lobos wide receiver Austin Ogunmakin weaves to get by Western New Mexico’s defensive back David Miller during Sul Ross’ homecoming win over the Mustangs Saturday night, which earned them the Golden Tumbleweed trophy and their first Lonestar Conference win. Sul Ross (1-4) will face the Angelo State Rams (5-0) this coming Saturday in San Angelo Photo courtesy of Sul Ross Sports

Big Bend’s Chisos Basin closure begins May 1

1 year ago By Claudia Arnberger Contributor

Body Thanks to funding from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund, construction work on significant improvements to the Chisos Basin area of the park is expected to begin May 1 and continue for approximately two years.

Rebecca Ann Rooney Esparza

1 year ago By News Staff

Body Becky was born on June 2, 1953, in Alpine to Francis Patrick “Pat” Rooney II and Shirley Smith Rooney. She grew up in Marathon and the outreaching surrounding areas of the Big Bend, alongside her sisters Francene and Betty.

Earl Henry Elam

1 year ago By News Staff

Body Earl Henry Elam, age 89, of Hillsboro, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 13. A Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 18, at Holly Hills Memorial Park in Granbury. A visitation will be held from 5–7 p.m.

Alfredo L. Espinosa

1 year ago By News Staff

Body Alfredo L. Espinosa, 80, from Odessa, was born February 12, 1944, in Alpine and passed away on July 3 in Odessa. He attended high school in Alpine, and after high school, he joined the Army.

Cooler days are perfect for soups

1 year ago By Kara Gerbert

Body HEAD OVER MEALS As George Costanza commented in the Seinfeld episode of ‘Soup Nazi,’ “I have to focus; I’m shifting into soup mode.” For many, that’s precisely what cooler temperatures signal to our brains: cooler weather equals bubbly pots of hot, delicious soup.

Italian Wedding Lasagna Soup Courtesy photo

Freshman volleyball takes District title

1 year ago By News Staff

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The AHS freshman Lady Bucks volleyball team took the District 4-3A championship title with an undefeated record of 7-0 this season. Courtesy photo