March 2025

The Alpine High School varsity baseball team hit the road on Friday, March 21, wrapping up their Spring Break with a trip to the El Paso area for a district showdown against the Anthony Wildcats. Riding a six-game winning streak heading into district play, the Bucks were looking to keep their momentum going, but despite a strong effort on both sides of the ball, they fell 2-5 in a tough battle on the New Mexico border.

Location Varsity Mar. 21 Colorado City Colorado City 5 p.m. Mar. 25 Tornillo* HOME 5 p.m. Mar. 28 Kermit* Kermit 5 p.m. Mar. 31 Anthony* HOME 5 p.m. April 4 Presidio* Presidio 5 p.m. April 11 Tornillo* Tornillo 5 p.m. April 17 Kermit* HOME 5 p.m. April 24-26 Bi-District TBA TBA May 1-3 Area May 8-10 Regional Semi-Final TBA TBA May 15-17 Regional Final TBA TBA May 22-24 State Semi-Final TBA TBA May 29-31 State Tournament TBA TBA *District Play

March 29 Fightin’ Buck Relay April 3 District Meet Alpine April 10 Area Championship Denver City April 18-19 Regional Championship Abilene May 1-3 State Championship Austin.

Although the U.S. has not seen New World Screwworm (NWS) since it was eradicated in 1966, the parasite is on the rise south of the border.

The Alpine City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, with all council members present. Ward 5 Councilor Rick Stephens presided as mayor pro-tem in the absence of Mayor Catherine Eaves.

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The Alpine ISD Board of Trustees held its regular meeting on Wednesday, March 12, at 5:30 p.m. in the library of Alpine Elementary School.

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Like most of the communities in the Big Bend, Fort Davis sees its share of spring break families strolling down the main street on their way to visit businesses and restaurants. .