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Former Alpine Buck wins 3A baseball State Championship

2 years ago By News Staff

Ben Gallego, son of B.J. and Linda Gallego and a 1994 graduate of Alpine High School coached in the Class 3A baseball State Championship on June 8 in Round Rock. Gallego, an assistant coach for the Franklin Lions, helped lead the team to a 35-5 record, and their first-ever state baseball championship. The Lions defeated Gunter 5-4 in the semi-finals and Brock 7-4 in the final.

Ben Gallego (center) is pictured here with his parents Linda (left) and B.J. (right) showing off the UIL trophy won by the State Champion Franklin Lions.

Cason honored as Coach of the Year

2 years ago By Kara Gerbert Managing Editor

Early mornings, trips to Europe, late nights, and many hours on the road are just a few of the things Alpine High School cross country and head girl’s track and field coach has been up to in the past year. Cason also teaches history at AHS and her trip to Europe in the summer of 2023 along with fellow teacher Mrs. Parson, was one way she was able to bring personal, real-life experience to her students in the classroom.

Coach Cory Cason is pictured here with her son Hatfield Cason after a track meet earlier in the year.

Cowboys ride high, face first loss in emotional week

2 years ago By Bytristian Barragan Contributor

The Alpine Cowboys, a powerhouse in the Pecos League, maintained their impressive winning streak, racking up victories against the Austin Weirdos and Roswell Invaders before experiencing their first taste of defeat in a hardfought series against the Garden City Wind. The week was a rollercoaster of emotions, marked by both triumphant victories and a heartbreaking loss, all while honoring the memory of a fallen teammate.

2024 Alpine Cowboys Baseball Team Photo by Julie Meyer

All-Star baseball game features Alpine alum

2 years ago By News Staff

This year’s 46th Annual Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association All-Star game is set for this coming Saturday, June 15 in Round Rock. The game will be played at Dell Diamond, home of the Round Rock Express, an affiliate of the Texas Rangers.

PET OF THE WEEK

2 years ago By News Staff

Meet Asta. Asta was found as a stray in Alpine.

She is about two years old, a Husky/ Heeler mix. The breed mix makes her intelligent as well as beautiful. Huskies are fun-loving and enjoy company, while Heelers are loyal, have a strong sense of duty, and are a working dog that takes their job seriously.

Asta enjoys play group with other dogs and would be a great companion for a single person, a couple, or a family with older kids.

AESB discusses finances, AVFD focuses on training

2 years ago By Kara Gerbert Managing Editorl

The regular meeting of the Alpine Emergency Services Board was held Tuesday, May 28 in the Alpine Volunteer Fire Department meeting room. Aaron Rodriguez was the only board member absent, with the only position still left to be filled was that vacated by former Emergency Services Coordinator Stephanie Elmore.

Texas grants mountain lions historic protections

2 years ago By Joh Covington Staff Writer

At the recent May 23 Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting, commissioners unanimously voted to ban the canned hunting of mountain lions and to require that live mountain lions not be held in traps for longer than 36 hours.

Texas now stands with all 16 states home to breeding mountain lions in regulating the hunting and trapping of the species. Photo by Ben Masters

Brewster County commissioners discuss local fire response

2 years ago By Joh Covington Staff Writer

The Brewster County commissioner’s court met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 28. This meeting occurred two days after the historic fire that began on Sunday afternoon which destroyed several buildings and businesses in downtown Alpine.