August 2025

The Alpine ISD Board of Trustees met for a special meeting on Tuesday, August 7, in the Board Room at the Alpine ISD Administration Building. All trustees were present, with Superintendent Dr. Michelle Rinehart presiding.

Alpine High School kicked off the 2025 football season in style on Friday, August 8, with the much-anticipated Purple and Gold Night at Bucks Stadium. It was a winning mix of flame-grilled hot dogs, music, Alpine sports merchandise, and excited fans.

“I have prepared a place for you ... just not this pew.” — The understood 11th Commandment “Saw in the newspaper where one of those big mega churches is selling reserved seats for the Sunday sermon.” “That’s one way to stimulate conversation at the morning coffee shop gathering,” I thought.

Every August, there’s a special kind of energy that fills the air in Alpine. The sounds of laughter returning to hallways, the sight of buses rolling through town, the smell of freshly waxed floors and newly sharpened pencils—it’s the unmistakable beginning of a new school year. And this year, that energy feels even more electric. Because in Alpine ISD, we’re not just starting another school year—we’re launching a year of continued transformation, momentum, and pride in what it means to be an Alpine Buck.

Alice Maurine Pendelton, 94, of Alpine, passed away on August 5, peacefully with her son Leslie Lanier, daughter Lisa Lanier, and grandson Justin Rowan by her side after a courageous battle with dementia. She faced her illness with remarkable strength and grace, giving it her all until the very end.

Saturday night kicked off Alpine High School’s Cross-Country team’s season with their Moonlit Miles fundraiser held at Kokernot Park. Guided by glow sticks and luminarias, the team, along with friends, family, and other Alpine citizens, grabbed their glow sticks and moon pies and hit the trail.

• August 15 Scrimmage @ McCamey | 7 p.m. • August 22 Scrimmage vs Pecos | 7 p.m.

Late summer is an exciting time for sports fans. After months away from the gridiron, the college football season kicks off at the end of August. Each college football season is unpredictable, as no one knows which game will mark the first big upset or who will ultimately be crowned as national champions in January. As college football fans prepare for another fun season, they can look to these notable early-season games on the 2025 schedule.

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The Texas County Agricultural Agents Association selects outstanding men or women from throughout the State of Texas each year to be awarded plaques in recognition of their outstanding and significant contributions to Texas Agriculture. Awards are given for outstanding contributions to agriculture or any profession closely related to agriculture. This year, Dr. Ray Allen was awarded the Man of the Year in Texas Agriculture, Far West Texas District 6, at the annual TCAAA conference in Lubbock.