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Bucks continue winning streak

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So far this year, the Alpine Fightin’ Bucks have brought their best to the district competition. The Bucks defeated the Stanton Buffalos 58-41, and the Tornillo Coyotes by a smashing 71-34.
The Bucks’ Alec Ramos attempts a free throw against Stanton during their recent win over the Buffalos. Courtesy photo

Lady Buck’s smart start to the new year

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The Lady Bucks have returned to district play with a bang after the Christmas and New Year holiday, winning their home game with the Stanton Buffalos 4331, on January 2, and an away game against the Tornillo Coyotes 80-24, on January 5.
Coach Christopher Virdell guides the Lady Bucks during a recent game.

Lady Lobos fall to East Texas Baptist, roll past LeTourneau

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Beginning last Thursday and continuing over the weekend, the Sul Ross Lady Lobos met up with East Texas Baptist University (ETBU) in Marshall followed by LeTourneau in Longview. The Thursday evening game did not go the way the Lobos wanted, as they fell to the Tigers 71-80.
Marley Rokas chases down a loose ball during an early season game against Western New Mexico. Photo by Kara Gerber

Stokes announces she will step down from council

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The Alpine City Council held its first regularly scheduled meeting of the new year in which council member Judy Stokes of Ward 1 announced that she would be stepping down from serving on the council. “After much deliberation, I have made the decision to step down, by May 2024, as Ward 1 Councilor for the City of Alpine due to personal and health reasons.
The members of the Alpine City Council commemorate the first meeting of 2024 outside the council chambers. Pictured here, from left to right, are City Secretary Geo Calderon, Mayor Catherine Eaves, council members Judy Stokes, Ward 1 and Rick Stephens, Ward 5, City Manager Megan Antrim, and council member Chris Rodriguez, Ward 2. Photo by Joh Covington

Big ticket items discussed for Alpine ISD

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The Alpine ISD (AISD) Board of Trustees met for their regular meeting on Wednesday, December 20. On the agenda were two big-ticket items that the board will be looking at and discussing at length after the holidays.
Dr. Michelle Rinehart

Sheriff’s office to receive grant

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The Brewster County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on Thursday, December 28 after the return from the Christmas holiday. The regular meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday, December 26 was canceled due to lack of quorum. There were two items up for discussion and decision during the Thursday meeting. First, the court considered the ratification of the salary increase for the Brewster County sheriff’s office, required by Senate Bill 22.