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Northern Big Bend eligible for Wilderness Designation

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Over 99 additional square miles of rugged mountains and sweeping desert expanses in the northern reaches of Big Bend National Park have been determined eligible for wilderness designation. This administrative determination does not make a recommendation to Congress for designation and has no impact on public use, nor does it change current management. Rather, it recognizes the wilderness characteristics of these lands which had not previously been assessed.

Sul Ross athletics applies for Division II

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The Sul Ross Athletic Department, under the direction of Amanda Workman, officially applied to compete in NCAA Division II athletic programs on Jan. 30. Sul Ross currently competes as a Division III school in the American Southwest Conference, but has been invited to join the D-II Lone Star Conference.
Amanda Workman

Bucks hitting stride

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As the 2023 season winds down, the action is just heating up. And the Alpine Bucks are beginning to hit their stride.
Jace Canaba scored 13 points in last week’s win over Stanton. Photo by Shawn Yorks

Lady Bucks stomp Stanton

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In an intense game vs. the Stanton Lady Buffaloes, the Alpine Lady Bucks were able to avenge an earlier loss in district play.
Alpine Lady Bucks attempt to defend a shot at the basket by the Lady Birds at last week’s match up in Crane. Photo by JT Maroney

It would only happen in South County

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When Kaci Kothmann, Vice President of the Big Bend Chamber of Commerce set out to create and organize their first ever membership drive and banquet, she had no idea about the speed bump she’d encounter.