April 2026

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Body Multiple Marathon Mustangs earned hardware at the Area track meet recently, allowing them to advance to the Regional competition. Kaden Lees earned two first-place finishes in both the 1600-meters and the 800-meter races. He was also a part of the 4x400 relay that placed fourth.

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Body The newly crowned 2026 District Champion Alpine Fightin’ Bucks varsity baseball team is on a tear. Riding a seven-game win streak, the Bucks will travel to Kermit for a neutral-site matchup against the Coahoma Bulldogs (10-12-1) in the first round of the playoffs this weekend.

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Body Dear Neil, I just noticed this bark damage in my otherwise healthy-looking mature live oak. It seems like it happened almost overnight. I have woodpeckers and squirrels, but I have not seen much activity recently, and certainly not anything that would cause this amount of damage.

Body It sits alone, surrounded by miles of West Texas sky, and yet it has long been a destination whispered about, recommended, and returned to by those who know. The Gage Hotel is not just a stop along the road; it’s a place people seek out.

Body Send your community events to kara.gerbert@alpineavalanche.com May 1-2 Cinco de Mayo, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Body State officials began sending out the first notices to families awarded education vouchers last week, the Houston Chronicle reported. In the first round, 42,644 qualified, mostly students with special needs who are considered the highest priority.