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Big Bend Arts Council

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More than just an “art club”, the Big Bend Arts Council (BBAC) embarked on its fledgling beginnings in 1998, and by 2000 became an offi cial 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Twentythree years later, this local group of like-minded individuals serves as the area’s artist’s mecca, ushering in not only displays of almost 50 local artists but also offering education and funding to the local creative minds.
“The Young Kitsume” oil on line by Carol Fairlie

Lady Bucks swing into the basketball season

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The Alpine Lady Bucks have started their season, facing the Midland Christian Mustangs for a non-district away game on Friday, November 17. The Alpine team lost 30-56 but made some impressive plays in their beginning foray.
Lady Buck Basketball had Parent Practice on November 11. Parents participated in basketball drills along with their daughters. Courtesy photo

Fightin’ Bucks stopped before regionals

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The Alpine Fightin’ Bucks played the Idalou Wildcats in Andrews on Friday, falling 18-64. The Bucks had progressed to the Area competition after having won their bi-district match-up against Brady with a final score of 29-23.
Logan Smith carries the ball in play during the Buck’s Area game against Idalou last week. Photo by Zayden Camargo

Students named top 10 in the nation

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The Brewster County Commissioners Court met for their regular meeting on Tuesday, November 14. Two students from Marathon were present at this meeting, they participated in the National History Fair recently, where they were ranked as top ten in the nation. The commissioner’s court gave them accolades and presented them with plaques to recognize their achievement.
The commissioner’s court recognized two Marathon students at the last meeting. Pictured here are Commissioners Jim Westerman and Sara Colando, Judge Greg Henington, Annaliese West, Izabella Briones, and Commissioner Ruben Ortega.