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The Alpine Fightin’ Bucks golf team hit the links in Abilene on Monday and Tuesday of last week for the Regional tournament, where they finished with a combined two-day total of 709, placing 14th. Day one had the team in 10th place overall, but our golfers put up impressive numbers despite the team ranking.

The Alpine Lady Bucks varsity softball squad wrapped up the regular season with a pair of tough tests over the last week, using both games as a springboard into the postseason despite falling to Big Spring and Monahans in their final outings.

Dear Neil, We bought a house last fall that had a bed in the side yard that is filled with what I now find out is red yucca. It is blooming beautifully, and I love it. Can I divide it to get more plants for another bed?

Alpine Avalanche.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 502 E. Lockhart Ave.

With spring winds blowing in from the south and west, it’s time once again to start thinking about cooking outside here in Far West Texas. This is the season when the fire gets lit, the dust kicks up a little, and meals move outdoors where they belong.

Send your community events to kara.gerbert@alpineavalanche.com April 23-26 Earth Day Clothing Swap, Clean out your closets and give those unused items a second chance. Bring items or come and get items at Sul Ross’ 10th Annual Earth Day Clothing Swap at the Bryan Wildenthal Memorial Library during library hours.

The 2026 primary runoff election is just weeks away, with early voting scheduled for May 18-22, and election day scheduled for Tuesday, May 26. Polls in Brewster County will be open for early voting only during the week.