October 2024

Some of you will rebuild the deserted ruins of your cities. Then, you will be known as a rebuilder of walls and a restorer of homes.

Borderlands Research Institute’s research assistant Asia Cornelius was awarded the Don Pendleton Memorial Graduate Oral Presentation Award for the graduate research presentation that scores the highest among those accepted each year at the Texas Section Society for Range Management conference. Her presentation was entitled “Exploring Mycorrhizal Dynamics: A Comparative Analysis of Rotational vs. Continuous Grazing Systems.” Cornelius is pictured with TSSRM President Dr. Humberto Perotto.

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The Lobo men recently got back in the groove on the pitch, winning against West Texas A&M and Lubbock Christian, which improved their standings on the season and in conference play. Before their win against the Buffalos, Sul Ross had not celebrated a single goal in 21 days.

The Alpine Lady Bucks volleyball team continued their dominance in district play with a resounding 3-0 victory over the Tornillo Coyotes on Friday night. Playing in front of a home crowd for Parent Night, the Lady Bucks showcased why they remain undefeated in district play, pushing their district record to an impressive 6-0. The varsity squad wasted no time asserting their control, winning each set by a wide margin. The Lady Bucks took the first set 25-8, followed by an even more lopsided 25-6 in the second, and closed out the match with a commanding 25-9 thirdset win. The 3-0 sweep continues Alpine’s unbeaten streak in district matchups, further solidifying their place atop the standings.

Alpine Avalanche.

Dear Neil, I bought and planted Byzantine glads last fall. They came up and bloomed well this spring, but then their tops died almost immediately. I assume that’s normal, but I’m reworking that part of my perennial garden, and if they don’t come back, I’d like to plant something else.

Send your community events to kara.gerbert@alpineavalanche. com October 24-26 CircusThemed Haunted House, 8:30 p.m.

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In last week’s City Council story, the date for the next regular City Council meeting was listed as October 29. The next City Council meeting is actually scheduled for November 5.