January 2026
Fightin’ Bucks on hot streak after tournament surge
The Alpine High School Fightin’ Bucks varsity basketball team (10-6) didn’t just head to Lubbock for the 2025 Caprock Classic, they made a statement that echoed well beyond the tournament floor.
Council OKs city manager agreement
In the last action item of the evening, the Alpine City Council unanimously approved the employment agreement with Henry Arredondo for the position of City Manager on Tuesday evening at its first regular meeting of 2026.
Lighting up the night skies
Holiday lights are the best. When colorful decorations delight, and fireworks illuminate the night.
A Newspaper and a Nation and the people who shaped it
This year, the Alpine Avalanche turns 135 years old. In just a few short months, the United States of America will mark its 250th birthday. On paper, these are simply numbers; anniversaries to be circled on a calendar.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
To the Good Folks of the Tri-County area: I want to thank everyone who helped with the 38th production of the Live Nativity.
Selette Darling Surratt
Graveside services for Selette Darling Surratt, 95, of Cleburne, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Elm Grove Cemetery in Alpine.
Lobos battle Greyhounds, Buffs; look toward Dallas
The Sul Ross State Lobos (0-4 LSC, 2-7) tipped off 2026 on Friday, January 2, facing Eastern New Mexico (4-0 LSC, 11-1) at the Pete P. Gallego Center.
Lady Bucks turn Caprock challenges into district-ready grit
The Alpine High School girls’ varsity basketball team endured a challenging but eye-opening stretch at the 2025 Caprock Classic in Lubbock, December 29-31, finishing the tournament with a 1-3 record against some of the toughest competition in the state.
