October 2025

Body Bonita came into the shelter in early September. Jennifer, the shelter manager, was driving back to the shelter on a busy road when she spotted a little kitten running across the road, one car ahead of her. The person in the car ahead stopped, and Bonita was able to be rescued.

Rose Rosette Virus is fatal and spread by mites

10 months ago By Neil Sperry

Body GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, Attached are two photos of my Knock Out roses. They look awful.

Rose Rosette Virus is fatal and spread by mites

2025 AHS HOMECOMING COURT Q & A

10 months ago By News Staff

Body HOMECOMING QUEEN CANDIDATES NEVAEH CARRASCO 1. What is the one thing you can’t live without? I can’t live without my family.

Lady Bucks sweep Anthony, Kermit to extend district win streak to six

10 months ago By Kerry Laird Sports Editor

Body The Alpine Lady Bucks are officially on a roll. After cruising past the Anthony Wildcats on Tuesday, October 7, and the Kermit Yellow Jackets on Saturday, October 11, Alpine has now notched six consecutive wins and remains undefeated in district play.

Bucks fall to Compass Academy, head into bye week looking to regroup

10 months ago By Kerry Laird Sports Editor

Body The Alpine Bucks varsity football team dropped another district matchup on the road last Thursday, falling 52-3 to the Odessa Compass Academy Cougars. The loss moved Alpine to third place in the district standings (1-2) and to 1-6 overall on the season.