December 2024

Body On Wednesday, December 4, Texas Parks and Wildlife reintroduced a population of desert big horn sheep to the Franklin Mountains State Park in El Paso. This was the first release of these animals into their historic range as a part of a long-term restoration project.

Body Registration is now open for youth basketball for the Alpine Junior Bucks youth sports organization. The Junior Bucks are once again excited to provide the opportunity for area youth to participate in basketball this winter.

Body In the heart of West Texas lies Alpine, a small yet vibrant community that thrives on its deep sense of unity and resilience. I answered the call when the Alpine Volunteer Fire Department needed strong leadership.

Body As 2024 comes to a close, it is a great time to reflect on the tremendous progress and accomplishments made by the City of Alpine over the past year. This has been a year of growth, service, and collaboration, and I am proud of what our city has achieved.

Body Note: This is part two of the two-part series. The rhythmic sound of a basketball hitting the court echoes in the gym, a familiar backdrop for junior Dae Hardwick.

Body The Alpine Lady Bucks varsity basketball team faced a tough challenge recently as they fell to a dominant Klondike squad 51-88 in Wink. The loss brings Alpine’s record to 7-3, but despite the tough result, the Lady Bucks’ performance had bright spots.

Body As we wrap up the fall semester and the year, I want to review some of Sul Ross State University’s many accomplishments in 2024.

Body The annual Live Nativity began last night and will continue through Friday evening. Performances will occur at the “stable “ area between Kokernot Lodge and the Sul Ross Outdoor Theater at 7 p.m.

Body Davis Mountains State Park, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Body Alpine Avalanche.