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Four Alpine Lady Bucks basketball players have been named to All-District. First Team All-District honors go to Novah Carrasco and Alexis Rodriguez.

All-District selections for the Alpine Bucks basketball team have been announced. Offensive MVP goes to Jace Canaba.

With second place in District 4-3A secured and the bi-district battle with Dimmitt set, the Alpine boys basketball team hit the road to Sanderson last Friday for a warmup game before this past Tuesday’s bi-district match in Denver City. The Bucks did a few things differently and played what coach Aaron Hardwick said was one of his team’s best defensive games in a 76-44 win over the Class 1A Eagles.

Dear Neil: That was great information on how to start Texas mountain laurels from seeds you gave us here recently. No wonder I never could get them to germinate. Two more questions. How much water will they need when they are young? And will they grow well in soil that is basically topsoil underlaid with clay instead of the rocky soil where you normally see them growing natively?

Alpine Avalanche S______ ___ B__ B___ ___ D____ M________ C______ Feb. 5, 1954 The New Marathon Public Library was formally opened with members of the county commissioners’ court and trustees of the Marathon Library Association present.

On Saturday, Feb. 18 at approximately 1:15 PM, Big Bend National Park’s Communications Center received a call requesting emergency assistance on the Pinnacles Trail. A 56-year-old male was experiencing chest pains. Friends hiking with the visitor immediately began CPR and continued with the help of bystanders and park volunteers until rangers arrived on scene with an AED. Unfortunately, all attempts to revive the visitor were unsuccessful.

Alpine High School band members recently competed in the UIL Solo and Ensemble contest held at Odessa College. Pictured is the AHS Clarinet Quartet consisting of Madison Mendoza, Allison Sanchez, Jaylynn Celaya, and Meghan Struthers, who are advancing to state competition.

In what activities did you participate in high school? I participated in band, one act, and tennis! Who was your favorite teacher/coach, and why? My favorite mentors have always been the ones who stuck with me for more than a year. Ms.