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The Alpine Bucks tennis team now has three scrimmages under their belt this season and has progressed into tournaments. On February 2, they traveled to Crane followed by Monahans on Friday for constructive practice and experience.

The Lady Bucks traveled to College Station this past weekend to participate in the Texas Lead Off Classic Tournament. In this first tournament of the season, the Lady Bucks defeated the 6A team from Round Rock Westwood and the 4A from Devine, losing in very competitive games to 6A Waller, 4A Robinson, 5A Canutillo, and 5A Clearlake.

Dear Neil: Correct me if I’m wrong, but I’m assuming the lush green lawns around town are rescue grass. If so, how does it perpetuate itself from one year to the next? I’ve never seen it produce seedheads, yet it does die out as summer arrives.

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WEEK Our Pet of the week is Milo. Milo is a sevenyear- old Rottweiler mix who loves to be the center of attention. Milo is alert and attentive, making him a great candidate for a guard dog. He will take any opportunity to go for walks or a quick outing for a change of scenery. If Milo sounds like the guy for you, come say hello at the Alpine Animal Shelter. You can support the Alpine Humane Society by visiting our See’s online candy store, attending one of our monthly Happy Hours, shopping and donating at our Thrift Store, fostering, volunteering, and donating online. Call 432-837-2532.

USA Today hosts an annual 10Best Awards and thanks to many voters, the Museum of the Big Bend secured the top spot in the Best Small-Town Museum category. The 10 Best Awards are highly coveted and recognize excellence in their many categories across the United States.