October 2025

Alpine XC leaves it all in Lubbock

Body The Alpine Runnin’ Bucks Cross-Country team traveled to Lubbock on Monday to compete in the 4-3A Cross Country Regional Championship at Mae Simmons Park. These runners ran their hearts out all season, all while fighting injuries and competing in other activities.
The 2025 Alpine High School Cross-Country Team ended their season on Monday in Lubbock and are pictured here with their coaches. Courtesy photo

Linda C. Foquette

Body Linda was born in Lewiston, Maine on September 10, 1955, and passed away in El Paso on October 11. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Rita Corriveau Foquette.

That’s when I work in a nap

Body “A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.” — Old saying attributed to many sources. I first heard it from my grandfather.
That’s when I work in a nap

Elections administrator’s alter ego

Body Declared the state dish on May 11, 1977, with roots dating back over 140 years, beginning in San Antonio, the “Bowl of Red” is known for its controversy, particularly in South Brewster County, where the very first chili cookoff occurred in Terlingua.
Cindy “Sweet Cheeks” Cox stands with her competition chili cooking set-up on her trail to CASI that begins on October 29. Photo courtesy of Mickey Cox