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Bordo does Italian best

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Every little city in this West Texas area can feel like an island surrounded by desert, and when you’re lost at sea, one of your main priorities is food. And good food is even more appreciated here than when you are buried in the options that larger cities provide. Out here, many good restaurants struggle, and some can’t make it but there are those that occasionally persevere because they hit that sweet spot.
Bordo’s beautiful and fresh Emiliani sandwich with prosciutto and the pasta Arrabiata that has a lovely chili and garlic bite. Photo by Joh Covington

Alpine runners off to a good start

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The Alpine High School’s cross-country team participated in their first meet of the season this past Saturday in Pecos. Despite the unending heat that has plagued the area, and always plagues Pecos in the summer, Alpine showed the district how it’s done.
Alpine Runnin’ Bucks cross country team are front row: Danica Mulholland, Valeria Crespo, Tannin Ritchie, Madalyn Carter, Landon Velasco, Solanus Prieto, Ferris Daley, Coach Cason, Isla Velasco, and Alexa Renteria. Middle row is John Mendoza. Back row: Raul Renteria, Landyn Marta, Alan Navarrete, Aaron Miller, Martin Sablatura, Marco Salcido, Everett Edwards, Colette Fowlkes, Jaylynn Celaya, Molly Garrett, Elizabeth Marta, Megan Struthers, and Hatfield Cason. Courtesy photo

Lady Bucks named ‘Best of the West’

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Alpine Lady Buck pride is alive and well after their first tournament of the season. In the “Best of the West Tournament”, hosted at Wink high school, the Lady Bucks owned the scoreboard at the end of almost every set, ending with a seven-win streak.
Alpine Lady Bucks volleyball team faced off against Wink at home last Tuesday before defeating the Wildcats on their court Saturday. Photo by Joh Covington

Sports Schedule

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FIGHTIN’BUCKS FOOTBALL Aug. 18 Pecos @ Alpine – Scrimmage, JV 5 p.m., Varsity 6 p.m.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE

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L IFE There will be a celebration of the life of Brian Kokernot at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 1308 Nth 5th Street in Alpine. The celebration of life will commence at 2 p.m.