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BBNP to begin invasive tree removal

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Big Bend National Park will cut down and apply herbicide to invasive tamarisk along the Rio Grande, including the Hot Springs area, from February 12-28. The area along the Rio Grande from Solis to the eastern park boundary will be temporarily closed in sections and marked with signs while herbicide is being applied. This work is not expected to affect visitor access to the historic Langford Hot Springs.

Defense fuels second-half surge as Fightin’ Bucks down Kermit on the road

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The Alpine Fightin’ Bucks varsity basketball team continued its strong district push last week, going on the road and taking down Kermit High School 71-57 in a key district matchup between two teams fighting it out for a top spot in the standings. The win pushed Alpine to (4-1, 17-8) on the season and gave the Bucks a valuable road victory against a Kermit squad that entered the game at 14-10.

AHS Tennis earns hardware

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This past weekend, the Alpine High School Tennis team competed in the Lower Valley Invitational held across Clint, San Elizario, and Fabens High Schools. Alpine couldn’t be prouder of the determination and grit our players showed throughout the tournament. The level of competition was tough, making every match a great test to open the season, and our athletes rose to the challenge.
The AHS Tennis team traveled to the Lower Valley outside El Paso, competing at Clint, San Elizario, and Fabens High Schools in the Lower Valley Invitational last Friday and Saturday. Courtesy photo

Golf kicks off for AHS

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The Alpine High School golf season kicked off this past weekend in Monahans, with four returners and seven freshmen joining the team this year for the boys, with the girls’ team remaining the same from last season.
David Baca brought home a third-place medal last week in the Bucks’ first golf tournament of the Spring at the Monahans Invitational. Courtesy photo