Alpine pushed hard but came up just short at home Friday, falling to Sonora 30-27 in a heart-stopping non-district thriller. The Bucks staged a late rally behind big plays, including an 80-yard touchdown with under five minutes left, but a missed conversion and a late interception gave the victory to Sonora.
On Monday, Alpine ISD hosted an informal gathering of stakeholders led by Dr. Michelle Rinehart at the Alpine High School cafeteria to discuss partnerships and coordinated upgrades to Manuel Payne Field.
The Sul Ross State University Rodeo Team hits the S.A.L.E. Arena tonight for their first rodeo of the season and their first rodeo competition in the new Lone Star Region. This year marks 80 years of rodeo action for Sul Ross. The Avalanche spent some time at the arena last week, observing this year’s athletes during one of their daily practice sessions and speaking with a few of them.
Concern over recent improper student-teacher relations pushes Marfa ISD administration to double down on educator conduct Marfa ISD held a town hall meeting at the J.E. Gregg auditorium on Monday, with around 100 concerned, upset, and even angry citizens and parents regarding the recent arrests of two MISD teachers accused of having improper relationships with students.
Marathon resident and student Gracie Dabbs, left, earned 3rd place for her Dutch oven bread at this year’s West Fest. Dabbs also nabbed a 1st place in the steak category. In addition, Marathon resident Andy Lewis, right, took