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County discusses broadband infrastructure

4 years ago By Roxanne Hill Staff Writer

Brewster County Commissioners Court held its regularly scheduled meeting on Oct. 26, and a discussion and presentation that focused on increasing access and availability of broadband technology and infrastructure were the main topics of discussion.

Water damage at gym a problem

4 years ago By Roxanne Hill Staff Writer

Four rainstorms over the summer resulted in water damage to the Alpine High School gym floor, and that was a key topic of discussion at Alpine ISD’s regular Board of Trustees meeting on Oct. 20.

First time in a decade

4 years ago By News Staff

On Oct. 25 Hope Dominguez, Hatfield Cason, Marco Martinez, Martin Sablatura, Javier Prieto, Fernis Daley, and Aaron Miller participated in the Regional cross country track meet in Lubbock. The boys team became the first Alpine varsity boys team in over a decade to qualify for the Regionals championship. In the photo, Assistant Coach George Hazelhorst, Dominguez, Tannin Ritchie, Head Coach Cory Cason, Hatfield Cason, Daley, Martinez, Prieto, Sablatura, and Miller. Courtesy photo

Marathon ISD to throw a spooktacular fundraiser

4 years ago By Roxanne Hill Staff Writer

Little ghosts, goblins, witches, and more will join in the Halloween spirit at the Marathon ISD fall fest this Friday, Oct. 29, to benefit Marathon ISD students and teachers.

From Godzilla to a zombie, Keller, Elah, Bailey, and Jackson Barlow are ready for the costume contest at a past Fall Festival in Marathon. Courtesy photo

Our Father

4 years ago By News Staff

Our Lord Jesus Christ taught us to pray when He gave us the “Our Father.” (Matthew 6:9-13; Luke 11:2-4) It should be noted that the prayer begins with “Our Father” and not “My Father.” Our God is the Father of all us because we were all created in the “image and likeness” of God. (Genesis 1:27) Therefore we must see every human person as our brother and sister. We must then obey the will of God’s great commandment of love.

Pinching pennies the ramen way

4 years ago By Head Over Meals

When most people hear the word ramen, their minds drift to those college or young adult years where most excess money was spent on cover charges and drink specials as opposed to gourmet foods. That is not to say that they wanted to eat the 10 for a dollar pre-packaged meals, but let’s face it, hanging out with friends and having a good time trumps healthy eating every day.

Ramen Noodle Salad

4 years ago By News Staff

Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time one minute Total Time 16 minutes Serves 8 Ingredients: 4 cups shredded green 4 cups shredded green cabbage 2 cups shredded red cabbage 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup shredded carrots 2 packages ramen noodles (noodles broken into chunks, season packets reserved) ½ cup sliced green onions ½ cup toasted, slivered almonds ½ cup vegetable or olive oil 1/3 cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar Instructions: Place the cabbages, carrots, ramen noodles, green onions, and almonds in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, rice vinegar, sugar, and ramen noodle seasoning packets.

First boys cross country team to qualify in over a decade

4 years ago By Cory Cason Head Coach Alpine Isd

At the District 4-3A Cross Country Championship on Oct. 14, Marco Martinez, Hatfield Cason, Aaron Miller, Martin Sablatura, Javy Prieto, and Ferris Daley became the first Alpine varsity boys team in over a decade to qualify for the Region 1 Cross Country Championships, and the road was definitely not easy.