Fightin’ Buck Schedule
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Boys Basketball Jan. 7 Fort Stockton @ Alpine Gold 4:30 p.m./Purple 6 p.m./ Varsity 8 p.m.
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Terlingua CSD to break ground on new gym Jan. 7
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Terlingua CSD Superintendent Reagan Reed and the Board of Trustees will hold a ceremonial groundbreaking for the new multi-purpose facility at Big Bend High School at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, and the public is invited
Ancient rock art vandalized at Indian Head
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On Dec. 26 a panel of ancient petroglyphs in the Indian Head area of Big Bend National Park was irreparably damaged when vandals chose to boldly scratch their names and the date across the prehistoric art. Park managers have seen an increase in vandalism and graffiti in the area, and ask anyone with information about these incidents, or the persons involved, to contact the law enforcement staff at the park.
Marfa dancers bring history and culture
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For Marfa ISD instructor Arturo Alferez, teaching kids not just the dance steps but also the history and culture that goes with the dance moves is what drives Marfa’s Ballet Folklorico Aztlán. This traditional dance group has brought a lively flair and entertained Big Bend crowds since its inception six years ago.
Smugglers caught
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On Dec. 30, Brewster County Sheriff’s Office deputies and U.S. Border Patrol agents disrupted a smuggling scheme involving three illegal aliens in a hotel room in Lajitas. The suspects were referred to Border Patrol agents for processing and deportation. The incident is still under investigation. Courtesy photo
Heard on the STREET
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Kevin Sawyer, Alpine: I didn’t actually make one, but I used to smoke and I don’t smoke anymore. That was a past resolution, a long time ago.
Foundation opens scholarship application 2022-23 academic year
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Permian Basin Area Foundation recently announced the opening of the 2022-2023 scholarship cycle. Students and counselors may view eligibility and selection criteria for more than 85 scholarships through the application platform, AcademicWorks, which can be accessed through the Permian Basin Area Foundation website at pbaf.org. The application deadline is March 31.
PET OF THE WEEK
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Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Trevor, a three-monthold mix of what appears to be Pit and Black Mouth Cur. He is so cute with his eager eyes, just wanting your attention.
