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Safety tips for watching the solar eclipse in Texas

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The total solar eclipse is a large-scale natural phenomenon that Texans have not seen since 2017. Something so rare and intriguing is one that will certainly draw the attention of people far and wide within the coming weeks, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

Dr. Stillman visits Texas

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FIDDLER’S GREEN When I was in graduate school, to make ends meet (sort of), I worked for the Parks Division of Texas Parks & Wildlife. I was assigned to produce a survey history of a new State Historic Park, Fort Lancaster.
Dr. Stillman visits Texas

Sul Ross to host ag career development

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The College of Agriculture, Life, and Physical Science at Sul Ross State University will host 114 regional members of 4-H and Future Farmers of America who will compete in six separate career development events on Thursday, April 4.

Fightin’ Buck and Lady Buck golf heads to Pecos

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The Alpine Fightin’ Bucks and Lady Bucks golf teams traveled to Pecos on Wednesday and followed up with day two of their district tournament on Tuesday, April 2. The boys’ team has already seen action on the Pecos course this season, having played there in February. The girls’ team however was still competing in basketball, so they did not join the boys at that early tournament.
Alpine golfers tee off in Pecos.

AMS holds district track championship

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The Alpine Middle School hosted the 4-3A middle school district track championship at Buck Stadium last Wednesday. Alpine boys placed fourth in the district overall behind Crane, Odessa Compass, and Kermit.

Nothing but wins for Lady Bucks

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Last week the Lady Buck Softball program faced teams from Crane, Tornillo, Stanton, and Kermit, bringing in crushing wins for each game. On Tuesday, March 19 the Alpine team was scheduled to travel to play the Golden Cranes on their home turf, however, with the recent rain the game was moved to the drier Alpine field.
The Lady Buck Taryn Hardin at bat during the Friday game with Tornillo. Courtesy photo