October 2025

The Alpine High School Fightin’ Bucks varsity football team (26, 2-2) gave their homecoming crowd plenty to cheer about Friday night, October 24, as they shut out the Anthony Wildcats 35-0 at Buck Stadium. The win marked Alpine’s second victory of the season—and their second over Anthony this year— showcasing a revitalized defense that forced seven interceptions and turned opportunities into points on both sides of the ball.

The Alpine Lady Bucks varsity volleyball (21-14, 8-0) team added another convincing victory to their season Saturday, October 25, defeating Anthony in straight sets 25-5, 25-10, 25-16. The sweep marks their ninth consecutive win and pushes their overall record to 21 wins as they complete their sweep in district play and secured the district championship for the fourth season in a row.

FIGHTIN’ BUCK FOOTBALL October 31: Alpine vs Crane | 7 p.m. November 7: Alpine vs Compass Academy | 7 p.m.

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Last year, my family decided to break from our traditional Thanksgiving celebration and spend the holiday with friends in Horseshoe Bay. It’s an ideal getaway for anyone who loves golf and lake life. Among the non-traditional dishes prepared, such as beef tenderloin and scratch-made pasta, was Bourbon Pecan Pie from Garden & Gun magazine. The filling was rich and buttery, with just enough bourbon to give each bite a warm, caramel depth. We may have cheated with a store-bought crust, but fresh pecans from Menard added that unmistakable Texas touch.

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Dear Neil, I purchased a Meyer lemon tree three years ago. It had one lemon on it at the time, but it has never had one since. The leaves are very tiny. It has grown, but it does not bear fruit. It’s in a large 24-inch round pot. What is the remedy?

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