February 2026

Audiobooks get creative

3 months ago By News Staff

Students in the Marathon Public Library’s after-school program did reading a bit differently last week. They listened to audiobooks and then used clay to create items inspired by their stories.

Keynote address tackles Q and A

3 months ago By News Staff

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Keynote speaker at this year’s Wildlife Weekend was Romey Swanson, Executive Director of the Devils River Conservancy and owl researcher, who, along with wildlife videographer Austin Alvarado of Fin and Fur Films, took questions from an audience of around 70 people Saturday night about owl research and how camera trapping works as part of wildlife filmmaking. Dr. Louis Harveson moderated the Q&A. Photo by Kara Gerbert

Golf kicks off for AHS

3 months ago By Kara Gerbert Managing Editor

The Alpine High School golf season kicked off this past weekend in Monahans, with four returners and seven freshmen joining the team this year for the boys, with the girls’ team remaining the same from last season.

David Baca brought home a third-place medal last week in the Bucks’ first golf tournament of the Spring at the Monahans Invitational. Courtesy photo

AHS Tennis earns hardware

3 months ago By Coach Lauren Martinez Contributor

This past weekend, the Alpine High School Tennis team competed in the Lower Valley Invitational held across Clint, San Elizario, and Fabens High Schools. Alpine couldn’t be prouder of the determination and grit our players showed throughout the tournament. The level of competition was tough, making every match a great test to open the season, and our athletes rose to the challenge.

The AHS Tennis team traveled to the Lower Valley outside El Paso, competing at Clint, San Elizario, and Fabens High Schools in the Lower Valley Invitational last Friday and Saturday. Courtesy photo

Defense fuels second-half surge as Fightin’ Bucks down Kermit on the road

3 months ago By Kerry Laird Sports Editor

The Alpine Fightin’ Bucks varsity basketball team continued its strong district push last week, going on the road and taking down Kermit High School 71-57 in a key district matchup between two teams fighting it out for a top spot in the standings. The win pushed Alpine to (4-1, 17-8) on the season and gave the Bucks a valuable road victory against a Kermit squad that entered the game at 14-10.