October 2024

Council addresses noise ordinance, historic district, water system

1 year ago By Kerry Laird Contributor

The Alpine City Council gathered for its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 15, in the city council chambers. All members were in attendance, prepared to discuss noise decibels, downtown historic district boundaries, and the upcoming elections, among other hot topics.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

1 year ago By News Staff

Discomfort

For many Americans, discomfort is a cold toilet seat in the morning or a day without a hot meal. A new day’s here: Isiah 34: 8-10

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PET OF THE WEEK

1 year ago By News Staff

Meet Onyx.

Onyx came into the shelter as a stray in mid-July, along with her brothers, Beetle and Slate. She has been spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped. She is great with other dogs and loves meeting new people.

Onyx has been practicing walking on a leash, and she improves daily. Like most dogs, she does great with a routine and knows where to go when it’s time to go outside, and she knows her spot inside when it’s time to come in.

Golden Cranes JV powers over Bucks

1 year ago By Kerry Laird Sports Editor

Alpine’s JV football team hosted the Crane Golden Cranes on Thursday, October 3, in what proved to be a challenging contest for the Fightin’ Bucks. Despite a strong effort in the second half, the Bucks could not overcome Crane’s early lead, ultimately falling 34-8. Though the game ended in a loss, Alpine showed grit and determination, giving givthe their fans plenty to be proud of as they refused to back down, particularly in the latter stages.

Fightin’ Buck and Lady Buck Sports Schedule

1 year ago By News Staff

Lady Buck Volleyball Oct. 13 Monahans vs Alpine V @ 5 p.m.

Homecoming Court Q&A

1 year ago By News Staff

Editors Note: The Avalanche did not receive questions and answers from the King’s Court. Queens Court Ella Miranda What’s the one thing you can’t live without? Spending time with my friends.

Homecoming week brings out the fun

1 year ago By News Staff

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Courtesy photo On Monday of this week, teachers at Alpine High School and across the district dressed up as their favorite holiday. Assistant Principal Mrs. Lowe, District Nurse Gayla Owen, Coach Christopher Virdell, and Librarian Jennifer Mustain exhibited Halloween, Christmas, and Thanksgiving as part of the fun.

Barkin’ people; worse than barkin’ dogs

1 year ago By News Staff

“Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice.” — Steve Jobs (1955– 2011) American businessman, inventor, and investor best known for co-founding Apple Inc They were sitting on a park bench at Veteran’s Plaza: the little guy and the old man. I saw them when I paused there during an after-work stroll, taking in the beauty and cooler days of a Hill Country fall when I published the newspaper in Boerne thirty years ago.

Tightening my belt till it hurts

1 year ago By News Staff

In the current economy, when a visit to the grocery store requires a long-term financing plan, it has become clear that our family must find ways to spend less. This is especially challenging for us considering that we have two daughters in college, one daughter in private school, and three pets, all of whom seem determined to ensure that we won’t be able to purchase hamburger meat without selling our plasma.

Eloisa E. Celaya

1 year ago By News Staff

It is with our deepest sorrow and heaviest of hearts that we share the news of the passing of our beautiful Eloisa E. Celaya, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend whose presence graced our lives in countless ways.