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For more than a decade, locals and visitors alike have flocked to Marathon to take in the festivities of Fiesta de Noche Buena. Marathon’s main street will come alive with children caroling, the Marathon Volunteer Fire Department ushering in Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and local businesses and organizations setting up tables and opening their doors to help herald in the Christmas spirit. This year’s festivities will kick off at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3 and last until 9 p.m. Robert Alvarez of Visit Big Bend stated, “Fiesta de Noche Buena is a wonderful holiday event put on by the Marathon Chamber of Commerce. Every year, this taste of a ‘small town Christmas’ grows and grows. This year should be the best ever.”

The City of Alpine began holding town hall meetings in October to enlist its’ citizens help in setting up a strategic plan for the city. These meetings are geared toward having the citizens of Alpine express their views, concerns, and ideas about issues in the community, to be addressed by the elected officials and employees of the city, to formulate a strategic plan.

The Sul Ross men’s basketball team held its own during an exhibition game against the Division I UTEP Miners on Tuesday night at the Don Haskins Center. The Lobos fell 99-59 before a crowd of 3,701 fans.

Barry Derickson has officially become the head football coach at Sul Ross State after doubling the win total from last season. “First of all, I’m very excited and blessed to be the head guy here.

Riddled with injuries, the Alpine girls’ basketball squad traveled to Pecos County Monday to take on the Buena Vista Longhorns, and with just six players dressed, it would be the host Longhorns who would pull away for a 56-20 win. Three of those six in a Longhorns uniform were named Sanchez, and the sisters accounted for 34 of Buena Vista’s 56 points on the day, led by Ireland Sanchez, who single- handedly outscored Alpine with 23 points and three three-pointers. Genova Sanchez added five and a three-pointer and Gabby Sanchez six points as Buena Vista improved to 3-1.

The Texas State University System Board of Regents has appointed Carlos Hernandez, Ed.D., as the 14th president of Sul Ross State University. Hernandez has served as interim president since June 4, following the resignation of Alpine native Pete Gallego. The unanimous vote occurred during the board’s quarterly meeting at Texas State University in San Marcos.

Many centuries ago, ancient Chinese philosopher and writer Lao Tzu once wrote, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one single step.” That vision was as applicable back then as it is now, and this simple yet inspirational source of wisdom fits the journey of Alpine track and field star Elena Cano.

Alpine FFA competed in the Big Bend District contest at Sul Ross State University on Nov. 14. The two Green Hand teams brought home the first and second place banners for the local chapter. The Senior Skills teams also took first and second place in District competition, which will advance both the Green Hand and Senior Skills teams to Area competition in Ira this coming Saturday, Nov. 19. The local chapter also brought home a third place in Spanish Creed Speaking.