January 2025
Packed house and water woes for the new year
The Alpine City Council met on Tuesday, January 7, for its first regular meeting of 2025. Topics on the agenda included rezoning properties for commercial businesses, selling the Colima Addition adjacent to N. 16th Street, and developing water conservation and drought contingency plans.
AHS tennis courts revamped
Alpine High School’s tennis courts are getting a much-needed facelift thanks to the support of Ward 5 City Councilor Rick Stephens, who provided the materials and labor for the project.
Livestock show raises over $450,000
The 81st Annual Big Bend Livestock Show and Sale wrapped up this past Saturday night with more than $350,000 in market animal sales. The show began at 9 a.m.
Paul Roger Olsen
Paul Roger Olsen of Alpine died Wednesday, January 8, in Midland. He was born on January 28, 1933, in Audubon, Iowa, the son of Lois (Mead) and Peter Olsen. Paul grew up in small-town Iowa and, after graduating as a Political Science major from the University of Iowa, served in the U.S. Army.
Ross David Burling
Ross David Burling, a lifelong citizen of Alpine, passed away peacefully in Boerne on January 8. Ross was born May 29, 1961, the youngest of six children born to J.B. And Peggy Burling. After graduating from high school, Ross attended Sul Ross State University.
Fightin’ Bucks stay strong over break with key victories, tournament success
The Alpine Fightin’ Bucks varsity boys’ basketball team showed remarkable resilience and skill through a series of challenging games, culminating in their triumphant performance at the Caprock Classic Tournament and a standout start to the 2025 season.
Lady Bucks grit through challenging holiday stretch
The Alpine Lady Bucks varsity basketball team faced a demanding schedule during the holiday break. They competed against tough opponents while preparing for the start of district play.
A Great Year to Be a Buck
The storyline of 2024 could be about the negative impacts of Texas’ continued divestment in public education. While that’s undoubtedly true, especially in rural communities across the state, it would be an incomplete narrative.
I don’t even like writing about it
“Thunder rolls And the lightnin’ strikes. Another love grows cold On a sleepless night.” ― Song lyrics by Garth Brooks A storm rages as I draft this column—rain, wind, lightning, thunder.
