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There’s truly no place like Texas when it comes to barbecue, and for one hip West Texas barbecue joint in Marfa, being named one of the best in the state by Texas Monthly magazine is a notable distinction.

In Alpine’s biggest rivalry game of the season, the Bucks came up short by just a touchdown, falling 28- 21 to the Crane Golden Cranes at home after a furious fourth quarter. Coach John Fellows must wonder what if? What if he had saved some timeouts on his last offensive drive and used them to stop Crane as they milked the clock and were seen celebrating on their sideline and the visitor grandstand.

Alpine beat the Tornillo Coyotes 3-1 on Oct. 26 to go to 10-14 on the season. With just two games left until the playoffs, teams all over the state are jockeying position for seeding and the final rankings in District. The Presidio Blue

Far West Texas Cattle Co. of Alpine celebrated its grand opening on Oct. 21, and Alpine Ambassadors were there to welcome owner Debbie Willbanks as she also hosted an open house. The company sells high quality beef subscriptions while giving back most of its profits to benefit needy people around the world. In the photo, back row, Debbie Jordan, Dona Ward Blevins, Debbie Willbanks, Sheila Johnson, and Jerry Johnson; and front row, Tracy Cash and Kily Avila. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

On Oct. 23 Marathon resident Buddy Cavness caught on camera a southeast Texas bird that had never before been identified in the Big Bend.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Oct.

Alpine Humane Society Pet of the Week is Herbert, a domestic medium hair gray tabby. He is about six months old, and would love to curl up this fall on your sofa.

Constitutional amendment SJR 2 passed unanimously out of both the House and the Senate in the Texas Legislature’s third special session of the year. The public will vote on the $176.25 per year exemption in May 2022.