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The Alpine Cross Country traveled to Presidio on Sept. 18 for the Bo Coffman Invitational. In what is historically the hottest and arguably the toughest racing course of the season, the varsity boys placed second, beating Fort Stockton, Kermit, Van Horn, Marfa, and Fort Davis.

Sul Ross Football held host Austin College to a touchdown and three field goals, but couldn’t overcome a 10-0 first quarter deficit in a 16-7 road loss in Sherman. “The players played hard and with effort,” said head coach John Pearce.

Football Sept. 23 @ Kermit JV 5 p.m.

Marathon High School senior Jackson Barlow represented the Mustangs well at a recent cross country meet held in Marfa. Barlow placed first to garner top honors.

Alpine author Barney Nelson has a friendly chat with customers Julie and Wes Mastic of Amarillo at Big Bend Saddlery’s Book Signing on Sept. 18 in Alpine. Nelson signed autographs in her latest book, “Making Circles.” Author Mike Capron, a cowboy illustrator from Sheffield, signed his latest book there as well. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

The large number of expulsions during the pandemic has contributed to a larger than usual number of migrants making multiple border crossing attempts, which means total encounters somewhat overstate the number of unique individuals arriving at the border.

Interim City Manager Megan Antrim recently signed a one-year contract with the City of Alpine to continue in that position. She calls herself “very career oriented,” and has worked in local governments for almost 20 years, mostly in Brewster County and Alpine.

The City of Alpine held its regularly scheduled city council meeting on Sept. 21, and budget issues were on the forefront of discussion, generating plenty of debate during public comment and voting.