August 2026

Body The Fightin’ Bucks face fresh matchups this 20262027 football season after a district shift to District 3-3A DII, bringing back a few old competitors and introducing a flurry of semi-new challengers.

Body The Alpine High School Lady Bucks Volleyball team looks to build off last season’s success as they begin the 2026-2027 season in a new district this Friday.

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

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.

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.

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

Body The Marathon Foundation has sponsored the Marathon Independent School District for the Moody Foundation MPact Grant. The $1.3 million grant was awarded to MISD to help fund projects for the next three years.

Body The ordering window for those planning to show sheep or goats at a major Texas show in 2026-2027 has opened. From August 1 to August 25, exhibitors may order tags at $25 per tag.

Body The Board of Directors of Sunshine House, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Sylvana Diaz, MBA, as the organization’s new Executive Director.

Body Send your community events to kara. gerbert@alpineavalanche.com UPCOMING EVENTS August 6 Miles of Stars, 9:30 p.m.