August 2025

Body Far West Texas has been experiencing some much-needed rainfall recently, which has led to an increasingly uncommon, yet very welcome, green countryside.

Body “It’s like I’m 16 again. I grew up listening to this music on the radio.” — Shared by the person sitting next to me at a KC and the Sunshine Band concert a couple of weeks ago.

Body The Alpine Fightin’ Bucks football teams made their second scrimmage count on Friday, August 22, as both the JV and varsity squads squared off against the Pecos Eagles at Buck Stadium.

Body The Alpine Lady Bucks showed tenacity and spark last week, proving they can scrap with anyone across the net. On Tuesday, August 19, Alpine traveled to Midland for what turned out to be their biggest challenge of the early season against Midland Trinity.

Body Gary Morton, 61, of Valentine, passed away Monday after being in an El Paso ICU since August 2 after an altercation at the Valentine bar left him in critical condition.

Body The Brewster County Commissioners Court met Tuesday, August 26, in the commissioner’s courtroom at the Brewster County Courthouse. All commissioners were present, with Brewster County Judge Greg Henington presiding over the meeting.

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Body The bond was set at $75,000 by Presidio County Justice of the Peace Pct. 1, Dina Jo Marquez, last Friday for Marfa ISD teacher Rebecca Ontiveros, who the Texas Rangers arrested on August 21. Texas Ranger Malcolm White was the arresting officer.

Body INGREDIENTS PEANUT SAUCE 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoons of soy sauce 1 tablespoon of fish sauce 1 tablespoon of honey 1 tablespoon of brown sugar 1 teaspoon of sesame oil 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice 1 garlic clove, minced or grated 1 teaspoon of fresh ginger...

Body HEAD OVER MEALS While I’m not a fan of peanut butter, I love peanut sauce. It just makes everything better.