November 2025

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Sul Ross Rodeo Coach C.J. Aragon keeps adding accolades to his list.

The Brewster County Commissioners met last Tuesday for their regular meeting, with the primary focus centered on the financial audits performed by local accounting firm Singleton and Clark, CPA. Preston Singleton presented the audit findings from his firm’s work that began in October of last year for fiscal year 2024, and also gave the court an overview of the previous two years’ audits.

The Alpine High School boys varsity basketball team opened its 2025-26 campaign with a statement win on Monday, November 17, dismantling Midland Texas Leadership Charter Academy 28-86 in a nondistrict matchup on their home floor. From the opening tip, the Fightin’ Bucks looked every bit like a team ready to run, gun, and defend at full throttle.

The Alpine Fightin’ Bucks varsity football team closed out their 2025-2026 season on Friday, November 14, with a tough 75–20 loss to the Coahoma Bulldogs in the Bi-District round of the playoffs. While the final margin was lopsided—one that gave the teams Fridaynight, televised news coverage— the season offered important lessons and flashes of potential for this underdog squad.

FIGHTIN’ BUCK BASKETBALL November 21–22: Wilson-Stice Tourney | TBD November 24: Marfa vs Alpine | V: 6:30 p.m. December 2 : Van Horn vs Alpine | *JV: 5 p.m. • V: 8 p.m. December 5: San Elizario vs Alpine | *JV: 6 p.m. • V: 7:30 p.m. December 9: Greenwood vs Alpine | *JV: 6 p.m. • V: 7:30 p.m.

As the days are getting shorter and the colors are fading across West Texas, you can’t help but look forward to Thanksgiving—a holiday filled with warmth, gathering with loved ones, and thankfulness. Whether you’re hosting a full house or keeping it small and cozy, you can create a beautiful tablescape that makes the day feel even more special. With a few thoughtful touches, your table can show the warmth and beauty of the holiday season.

Sul Ross State University has entered a new era of academic expansion, innovation, and transformation. Over the past year, the university has launched more than 60 new degree programs, developed over 300 new courses, and reorganized its academic structure to strengthen its role as a leader in higher education across West Texas.

Thank you A big thank you to the entire staff at Big Bend Regional Medical Center for the outstanding care and compassion that my wife and I received during our recent stay at that hospital. The medical, nursing, and physical therapy staff were all great.

In last week’s lead story, information received from a board member of the Big Bend Regional Hospital District was incorrect on the number of health clinics in Presidio. Lynette Brehm, Executive Director, informed the Avalanche that currently, PCHS and Bravo Health have the only two open and functioning clinics in the City of Presidio, and that once the new health clinic building is complete, Bravo Health would become a tenant of that building.