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LOOKING BACK

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Almost 50 representatives from around the Permian Basin area visited the new Girl Scout camp this Saturday. The new location at Mitre peak, located between Alpine and Fort Davis, was on display for guests from eight towns over the course of the weekend.
LOOKING BACK

Cowboys ready for postseason

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The Alpine Cowboys finished the regular season as the hottest team in the Pecos League, and it was not particularly close. The o6 Cowboys went an astonishing 23-2 in the month of July, rising from the depths of fifth place in the Mountain Division all the way up to second and just a half game back of first. Alpine ended the season on a 13-game winning streak to finish 36-16 and will host the Trinidad Triggers in the first round of the playoffs.
Alpine Cowboys catcher Jake Sisto celebrates his home run against the Austin Weirdos July 29 at Kokernot Field with a pair of props, the team’s cowboy hat and hobby horse. Photo by Julie Myers

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

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In what activities did you participate in high school? I was mostly associated with Student Leadership, but not really sports until my senior year, in which I participated in Basketball. Who was your favorite teacher/coach, and why? My favorite teacher was Ms.
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Big Dreams, Small Beginnings

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The benefits of small-town living have not escaped me. The quiet, star-filled nights, the absence of any real traffic jams, and the hospitality when you visit a new friend’s home are a few of the many perks I’ve personally experienced in the last year. Beyond convenience, the environment is set up for opportunity, growth, and most importantly hope. Unfortunately, many do not see it that way and have assured themselves that “smallness” is something to be detested and even fled from. Rest assured; small beginnings are not an obstacle but an opportunity.