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VIVA BIG BEND

2 weeks ago By News Staff

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Will Dupuy and his bandmates kept the kids entertained at the Mr. Will show held at the Alpine Visitor Center this past Saturday. Photo by Abigail Scott

Why are there two Testaments in the Bible?

2 weeks ago By Dr. Roger Hubbard Pastor, Hillside Baptist Church

Body Why is the Bible divided into two parts: the Old Testament and the New Testament? Another word for “covenant” is “testament”. So, what is a covenant or testament, anyway? A covenant is a formal, binding agreement, promise, or legal contract between two or more people.

Why are there two Testaments in the Bible?

Golfing for a good cause

2 weeks ago By News Staff

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These golfers turned out for the 7th Annual Kaleena Ramos Bad Out Golf Scramble to raise scholarship funds for students from Alpine High School and Sul Ross State University. From left are Felipe Fierro, JJ Alvarado, Chris Martinez, Noé Lujan, Adam Llanez, and Keith Nixon. Courtesy photo

Marfa coaching staff to serve on leadership committee

2 weeks ago By News Staff

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Marfa Lady Shorthorns head basketball coach Marcus Ortega, Dean of Students Linda Ojeda, and Shorthorn cross country coach Zachary Wilson have been selected to serve in committee roles with the Texas Girls Coaches Association for Region 8. These coaches will help advocate for girls and student athletics across the region. Photo courtesy of Marfa ISD

AHS cheerleaders host camp

2 weeks ago By News Staff

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The Alpine High School cheerleaders hosted a cheer camp last week for the Alpine Middle School cheerleaders. The girls worked on cheers, chants, jumps, stunts, and dancing. Courtesy photo

MARFA SPORTS

2 weeks ago By News Staff

Body VARSITY FOOTBALL Aug 21 Scrimmages @ Van Horn TBD Aug 28 Marfa vs El Paso DaVinci @ Fort Hancock 7:30 p.m. Sept 3 Marfa @ Fort Hancock 7:30 p.m.

SUL ROSS SPORTS

2 weeks ago By News Staff

Body FOOTBALL Aug 29 Wayland Baptist vs Sul Ross 7 p.m. Sept 5 Adams State vs Sul Ross 7 p.m.

FORT DAVIS SPORTS

2 weeks ago By News Staff

Body VARSITY FOOTBALL Aug 14 Scrimmage TBD Aug 21 Scrimmage TBD Aug 28 Fort Hancock vs Fort Davis 7:30 p.m. Sept 4 Buena Vista vs Fort Davis 7:30 p.m.

FIGHTIN’ BUCK SPORTS

2 weeks ago By News Staff

Body VARSITY FOOTBALL Aug 28 McCamey vs Alpine 7 p.m. Sept 4 Alpine @ Fabens 7 p.m.

LOOKING BACK

2 weeks ago By News Staff

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July 24, 2003 — The 14 and Under BBASAAll-Star team won first place at the Monahans tournament July 11-12. Standing left to right: Micheala Davis, Coach Mo Morrow, Victoria Ruiz, Cariza Mendoza, Emily Morrow, Cassy Gonzales, Hannah Dodson, Coach George Salgado, and Coach Bret Collier. Kneeling left to right: Kayla Urias, Jennifer McGuire, Trisha Salgado, Mary Nunez, and Morgan Collier. Sitting in front is team mascot George Salgado, Jr.; not pictured: Jackie Hernandez.