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Back to school again!

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Kindergartner Eliana Chavez and fourth grader Adryan Chavez head back to classes at Alpine Elementary School on Aug. 23.
Back to school again!

Historic ranch opens to hiking, agate hunting

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The historic Kokernot o6 Ranch traces its roots back to early 1800, and has largely remained off limits to anyone outside of its cattle operations or the occasional guided hunt since then. Sprawling between Alpine and Fort Davis at 108,000 acres, the ranch spans some of the most beautiful high desert country in Texas.
Showing off the find of the day, rockhound Fred Hall drove from Boulder, Colo., to look for large, quality agates at the Kokernot o6 Ranch with Take A Hike. Photo by Shawna Graves

Free gift

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Henry Ford said, “Ask a man what he wants, and he’ll tell you he wants a faster horse.” Ford produced horseless carriages in mass quantities. Soon a revolutionary way of travel emerged, and private ownership of cars swiftly swept across this nation and eventually went worldwide.

Alpine beats Sonora to advance to winner bracket

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Saturday clicked for the Alpine Lady Bucks. In a season that has been a learning experience for the young volleyball team, determination paid off Saturday in San Angelo. The team traveled to Wall Thursday to take on the Wall Hawks. In a fierce battle in cotton country, the Lady Bucks were defeated but not deflated against the always competitive 3A powerhouse.
The Alpine High School Lady Buck varsity volleyball team show off its award after besting Sonora last weekend in San Angelo. Avalanche photo by J.T. Maroney

Women’s rodeo trio recognized by NIRA

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Sul Ross State University Rodeo added three to the 2021 National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Scholar American list. Recognized from Sul Ross were Hadley Kibbe, Morgan Kessler, and Nichole Lake.
Women’s rodeo trio recognized by NIRA

Pulling it down

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Alpine Fightin’ Buck Shaun Foster pulls down a pass at the Aug. 19 scrimmage at home against Pecos High School.
Pulling it down