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Lady Bucks grit through challenging holiday stretch

1 year ago By Kerry Laird Sports Editor

The Alpine Lady Bucks varsity basketball team faced a demanding schedule during the holiday break. They competed against tough opponents while preparing for the start of district play.

Coach Taryn Johnson goes over strategy with the Lady Bucks varsity basketball team during tournament play in Lubbock Courtesy photo

Fightin’ Bucks stay strong over break with key victories, tournament success

1 year ago By Kerry Laird Sports Editor

The Alpine Fightin’ Bucks varsity boys’ basketball team showed remarkable resilience and skill through a series of challenging games, culminating in their triumphant performance at the Caprock Classic Tournament and a standout start to the 2025 season.

The Alpine Fightin’ Bucks brought home the Consolation Championship trophy for the second year in a row at the Caprock Classic which began the day after Christmas in Lubbock. Courtesy photo

Lady Buck Basketball Schedule 2024-2025

1 year ago By News Staff

JV V
Jan. 3: Kermit, AWAY 5:00 6:30
Jan. 7: Buena Vista, AWAY 5:00 6:30
Jan. 10: Tornillo, AWAY 5:00 6:30
Jan. 14: Presidio, HOME 5:00 6:30
Jan. 17: Anthony, AWAY 5:00 6:30
Jan. 21: Kermit, HOME 5:00 6:30
Jan. 24: Balmorhea, AWAY 5:00 6:30
Jan. 28: Tornillo, HOME 5:00 6:30
Jan. 31: Presidio, AWAY 5:00 6:30
Feb. 4: Anthony, HOME 5:00 6:30
Feb. 8: District Certifi cation
Feb. 10-11: Bi-District
Feb. 13-15: Area
Feb. 17-18: Regional Semifi nals
Feb. 20-22: Regional Finals/
Optional Regional Tournament
Feb. 24-25: State Semifi nals

Looks like it’s a gusher!

1 year ago By News Staff

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The City of Alpine works on a routine water leak on Monday, June 27, in front of the OYO hotel. Workers inside the hole cool off a bit during the repair as water shoots into the air from the waterline on East Holland Avenue Photo by Kara Gerbert

From Alpine Buck to Super Bowl champ

1 year ago By News Staff

A look back at his glory days As we sit on the cusp of yet another Super Bowl, one Alpine local can lay claim to being a world-champion Super Bowl player in his own right. In 1958, an Alpine Fightin’ Buck named Robert “Bake” Turner graduated from Alpine High School and moved on to pursue higher education at Texas Tech College, now Texas Tech University, where he played college football, before being drafted by the NFL.

Alpine’s Bake Turner chats with Joe Namath (left) at New York’s La Guardia airport as they wait to board a plane to Miami for Super Bowl III against the Baltimore Colts. Photo courtesy of Bake Turner

Local fireman arrested for arson

1 year ago By David Neet

After a lengthy investigation, an arrest was made last Friday, July 5 by the Brewster County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with numerous grass and brush fires that have plagued the area. David Matthew Neet, 44 of Alpine was taken into custody and charged with 20 counts of arson after investigations of the fires led to the discovery of incendiary devices at each of the locations.

o6 Cowboys season uncertain after AISD meeting

1 year ago By Is It Historical Denial Or Greed Fueling The Divide

The Alpine ISD Board of Trustees held their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, April 17 at the AISD administration building. Trustees Jimmy Morris and Joe Portillo were absent.

AESB elects officers, approves budget

1 year ago By Kara Gerbert Managing Editor

The Alpine Emergency Services Board (AESB) held its final meeting of 2024 on Thursday, December 19, at 5:30 p.m. All board members were present except Aaron Rodriguez, who joined remotely due to illness.