April 2026

LOOKING BACK

6 months ago By News Staff

Alpine Avalanche.

April 15, 1976 – Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander Charles E. Wade presents a flag to Brewster County Judge Sam Thomas recently. From left are Commissioners H.C. Hernandez, Billy Ward, Judge Thomas, Roberto Valadez, Wade, Commissioner Emilio Salmon, and VFW member John Joe Cadena.

Cold temperatures likely the cause of amaryllis blooming issues

6 months ago By Gardener’s Mailbag

Dear Neil, I save amaryllis bulbs soon after the holiday season from friends and neighbors and plant them in a protected spot in my garden. The plants do well, and the new bulbs usually bloom the first year, but rarely do I get blooms after that first year. What could I be doing wrong?

Cold temperatures likely the cause of amaryllis blooming

Marathon tennis players advance to Regionals

6 months ago By News Staff

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Mustang tennis players Sadie Carter and Annalise West earned the championship spot for girls’ doubles at the district tournament, which advances them to the regional tournament, while Marco Briones placed third in the boys’ singles. From left are Briones, Carter, West, and their coach, Dr. Brett Green. Courtesy photo

We belong to God

6 months ago By Rev. Nancy Antrim Guest Columnist

We belong to God. Jesus tells us we belong to Him, and so we also belong to the Father who sent Him. So, what is so special about that? All of creation belongs to God.

Fire Academy keeps skills sharp

6 months ago By News Staff

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The Big Bend Regional Fire Academy held in Terlingua helps area volunteer firefighter cadets keep skills sharp and learn new ones. These cadets were learning the basics of auto extraction. Photo courtesy of Terlingua Fire and EMS

State Farm holds grand opening

6 months ago By News Staff

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Kessia Ledesma, the new State Farm agent in Alpine, hosted a ribbon-cutting and grand opening last Tuesday with the help of her husband James, her children, her Alpine and Fort Stockton teams, and the Alpine Ambassadors. Photo by Kara Gerbert

Local cowboy, cowgirls advance to Texas rodeo finals

6 months ago By News Staff

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Middle school band receives excellent rating

6 months ago By News Staff

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TheAlpine Middle School band, under the direction of Mrs.Azar, received an Excellent rating at the UIL band competition last week.Azar says the music her students performed was performed with accurate notation and strong articulation. Courtesy photo

FIGHTIN’ BUCK & LADY BUCK SPORTS

6 months ago By News Staff

AHS TENNIS April 17–18: Regional Tournament @ Abilene FIGHTIN’ BUCK GOLF April 15–16: Regionals-Live Oaks Golf Club-Abilene LADY BUCK GOLF April 17–18: Regional Tournament @ Abilene AHS TRACK & FIELD April 18: Area Championship @ Kermit May 1–2: Regional Championship @ Abilene FIGHTIN’ BUCK...

SUL ROSS LOBOS SPORTS

6 months ago By News Staff

SRSU RODEO April 16–18: SRSU @ Tarleton-Stephenville SRSU BASEBALL April 12–10: UT Tyler vs SRSU April 17–19: UT Dallas vs SRSU April 24–26: SRSU @ Oklahoma Christian SRSU SOFTBALL April 10: SRSU @ UTPB April 12: SRSU @ Angelo State April 18: SRSU @ Western New Mexico