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The Alpine High School boys’ varsity basketball team hit the road Tuesday night, December 16, for the always-anticipated Highway 67 showdown against Fort Stockton High School. After a difficult first half, the Fightin’ Bucks regrouped and mounted a stronger second-half effort, but ultimately came up short in a 54-43 loss to the 4A Region I District 3 Panthers.

The Alpine High School Lady Bucks varsity basketball team (5-10) traveled to Andrews High School for a non-district matchup against the Lady Mustangs, facing a tough opponent on the road. From the opening tip, Andrews jumped out to an early lead, but Alpine showed spunk and a never- say-quit determination, contesting every shot and making the Andrews Lady Mustangs work for each basket.

Dear Neil, I have a bed of liriope that needs to be taken up so I can make some sprinkler changes. Can it be dug and separated, then replanted at this time of year? Yes.

Alpine Avalanche.

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December 18-19 Children’s Christmas Store, 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The 35th Annual Black-Eyed Pea Off (cook-off) will be held in the Terlingua Ghostown on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Participants need to bring their best Black-eyed Peas for judging and to share with spectators. Award and prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place. Turn-in time is 2 p.m. sharp with a $10 entry fee. Peas may be cooked onsite or off. Spectators can start the year off with a bowl of “Good Luck” peas for a $10 (or more) donation - includes bowl, spoon, and cornbread until it runs out. There will be local music and a raffle for several “Hot Dates” (Room & Dinner). All proceeds will benefit continuing education scholarships for Terlingua School Graduates.