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There is a new preacher in town, and a warm, welcoming community at First Presbyterian Church of Alpine is excited for its new pastor, Rev. Bill Cotman.

On Feb. 1 at the Alpine High School gymnasium, Alpine blasted the Tornillo Coyotes 63-45 to avenge their only district loss of the season. The win moves them to 16-6 overall, and tied with these same Coyotes for first in district at 4-1. Alpine lost 70-61 on Jan. 14 in Tornillo.

The Alpine High School Fightin’ Bucks concert band had a stellar showing at the UIL Region 6 Solo and Ensemble Festival, where 17 band members received superior ratings. The students advanced to the State Solo and Ensemble Festival the last weekend in May. Avalanche photo by J.T. Maroney

Coach John Fellows spoke before Jayden’s signing. He ran down Canaba’s accolades, and he was most proud of his Academic All-District for three years and All-State his senior year, along with Buck footballers including Jaime Rodriguez, Derek Schwierjohn, Aiden Morrissey, Shaun Foster, and Jeremy Dominguez.

Editor’s note: In the contested races in Brewster County for the March 1 Republican and Democratic primaries, we asked the candidates a two-part question: What qualifications do you have for this position, and why do you think you are the best person for the job? Below are their responses.

People in the Presidio area can provide feedback on flooding they have experienced at their home or business to the Upper Rio Grande Regional Flood Planning Group at an open house-style public meeting in February.

Brewster County Commissioners Court held its regularly scheduled meeting on Feb. 8, and an EMS update and City of Alpine recycling facility costs for the county drove the discussions.

The National Park Service, Big Bend National Park, and the FBI El Paso Field Office, Alpine Resident Agency Office, is seeking information from the public about a missing Fort Stockton man and child who were last seen on Jan. 28.