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Fishing is a way of life for Sul Ross Anglers

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Whether carried out recreationally or competitively, fishing is a sport that can last a lifetime. A pastime, that is attracting more popularity at Sul Ross State University with the Sul Ross Anglers Association, a fishing club initiated in 2021 that is supporting conservation efforts in conjunction with Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Sul Ross Anglers at a Balmorhea Lake habitat construction project. Courtesy photo

Bucks open with solid win

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Fresh out of football and back on the basketball court, the Alpine Bucks didn’t miss a beat in their season basketball opener Monday in Midland, downing Midland Leadership Charter Academy, 81-26. The Bucks jumped off to a 19-6 advantage in the first quarter and led 3915 at halftime. Alpine outscored the Eagles 4211 in the second half.
Alpine Bucks defeat the Van Horn Eagles in Van Horn in game two of regular season play. The Bucks won 62-54 and are 2-0 coming into their home opener Friday at 6 p.m. Photo by Troy Canada

Bucks football season comes to an end

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The Alpine Fightin’ Buck football team ended their season before the Thanksgiving holiday break, when the Bucks traveled to Post on Nov. 18 to play a skilled Spearman team for the Area championship.
2022 Alpine Fightin’ Bucks Courtesy photo

Lady Bucks conquer Lady Eagles

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The Lady Buck basketball teams traveled to Van Horn Monday to take on the Lady Eagles. Both the JV and Varsity teams came home with a win. The JV came out strong and quick, using transition offense to quickly jump ahead in the first quarter. They never looked back taking a demanding lead throughout the game, defeating the Lady Eagles 38-12.

For the love of music

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“…Music washes away from the soul, the dust of everyday life, and says to each one; ‘thou art now no longer in thine office, or in the barracks, or in thy workshop,” wrote Berthold Auerbach in 1864. Music transports the listener to other places and times and can move people to tears.
The voices of the Big Bend Community Chorale, all ages in harmony together, spreading joy to the entire Big Bend area.

PET OF THE WEEK

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WEEK Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Gus. What a big gentle giant this guy is. He is eager to get out and enjoy the day but is patient every morning, waiting for his turn. He was found out running alone in the Double Diamond area.
PET OF THE WEEK