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Cowboys honor #57 with big wins, improve to 7-6 record after eventful week

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The Alpine Cowboys closed out a whirlwind week of baseball with an emotional tribute and a powerful win on Monday, the two-year anniversary of the passing of teammate #57 Jared Strait. With their 17-7 victory over the Blackwell FlyCatchers at Kokernot Field, the Cowboys capped off a week that featured explosive offense, gutsy pitching, and a rally to a winning 7-6 record.
The late Jared Strait was honored Monday on the two-year anniversary of his passing. Courtesy photo

ALPINE COWBOYS SCHEDULE 2025

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JUNE12: Alpine vsTucson Saguaros @KinoSportsComplex•7p.m.MST JUNE13: Alpine vsTucson Saguaros @KinoSportsComplex•7p.m.MST JUNE14: Alpine vsTucson Saguaros @KinoSportsComplex•7p.m.MST JUNE16: Tucson Saguaros vs Alpine @ Kokernot Field • 6:30 p.m.

Morris named head volleyball coach atAHS

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The Alpine Lady Bucks volleyball program is entering a new era under a familiar face. Linda Morris, longtime assistant coach, and Alpine ISD staff member has been named the new head volleyball coach at Alpine High School, stepping into a role she’s been preparing for over a decade.

Alpine City Manager resigns

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Alpine City Manager Megan Antrim resigned after a lengthy city council meeting held on Tuesday. The Avalanche reached out to Antrim, who commented, “I wish the city and the employees the very best.”
Megan Antrim Former City Manager

Blanco announces significant funding for Sul Ross

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Last Wednesday, Senator César J. Blanco announced that Sul Ross State University will receive more than $13 million in new state funding. The investment in the university will aid in adding workforce to the region as well as strengthening conservation efforts across the Trans-Pecos and Big Bend areas.

Historic Indian Lodge retreat reopens

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High in the Davis Mountains, where the air is thinner and the stars shine brighter, Indian Lodge has reopened its doors. Perched between 5,000 and 6,000 feet above sea level, this beloved adobe inn inside Davis Mountains State Park has undergone major renovation.
The renovations at Indian Lodge feature multiple relaxation zones where guests can unwind after a long day on the trails. Photo by Charlie Ewing

BEEF SATAY WITH MUSHROOMS AND COCONUTPEANUT

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INGREDIENTS: BEEF & MUSHROOM SATAY 3/4 cup oyster sauce 1 large, thinly sliced shallot 2 finely chopped garlic cloves 1 tablespoon(2 stalks) finely chopped fresh lemongrass 2 teaspoons ground coriander 2 teaspoons grated and peeled fresh ginger 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon fish sauce 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1 pound skirt steak, flank steak, or bavette steak, cut into 1-inch pieces 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1 pound fresh baby portobello and baby shitake mushrooms, stemmed 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice COCONUT: PEANUT SAUCE 1/2 cup well-stirred unsweetened coconut milk 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 teaspoons coconut sugar or honey 2 teaspoons soy sauce or more to taste 2 teaspoons sriracha or chile oil 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 garlic clove finely chopped DIRECTIONS Process the first 11 ingredients in a food processor until mostly smooth, about one minute. Reserve a 1/4 cup of this mixture in a small bowl; evenly divide the remaining mixture between two large Ziploc bags.