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Fightin’ Buck proud

3 years ago By News Staff

Alpine High School Class of 2021 senior Zaydrien Alaniz and Fightin’ Buck proudly parade through Alpine on May 15 during the 2021 Senior Parents Car parade celebrating the graduating seniors. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

University foundation has new board

3 years ago By Gail Diane Yovanovich Managing Editor

Continuing a saga that started in late March, Sul Ross State University Foundation board members recently resigned, and were quickly replaced. University President Pete Gallego’s Chief of Staff Mike Pacheco told the Avalanche the foundation would carry on as it had, but with a new board of directors.

Council cans Zimmer and Salas

3 years ago By Roxanne Hill Staff Writer

Fireworks came early this year at Alpine’s May 18 city council meeting, and freshman council member Judy Stokes lit the fuse. By the end of the evening, City Manager Erik Zimmer and City Secretary Cynthia Salas had been terminated, and City Attorney Sandy Wilson had resigned.

Alpine old-timers play for love of game

3 years ago By Roxanne Hill Staff Writer

Everyone knows that baseball is more than just a sport. It’s America’s national pastime, from little ones learning the basics in Little League, to teens playing for school pride, to adults who just want to celebrate the love of the game.

The Alpine A’s old timers baseball team at Kokernot Field in Alpine. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

Tennis teams headed for Regionals

3 years ago By Richard Simcox Sports Correspondent

Alpine’s boys and girls high school tennis teams are both champions after the District 4-3AAA tennis tournament on April 14 at Fort Stockton. First place individual awards were in order for the mixed doubles team of Derek Schwierjohn and Itzel Franco.

The Alpine Fightin’ Buck boys and girls tennis teams both won District championships on April 4 in Fort Stockton. Courtesy photo

City discusses illegal gambling

3 years ago By Roxanne Hill Staff Writer

Dark skies were once again in the forefront at the City of Alpine council meeting on April 20. City Manager Erik Zimmer referred to House Bill 4305 and Senate Bill 2133, proposed legislation that would allow the use of hotel/motel occupancy tax funds to help support dark sky initiatives.

CBP announces March statistics

3 years ago By News Staff

U.S. Customs and Border Protection on April 8 released operational statistics for March.

On April 13, U.S. Border Patrol Big Bend Sector agents near Marfa apprehended a group of individuals illegally present in the U.S.

Some trails at park to reopen this week

3 years ago By News Staff

With increased success in fire containment and no growth in fire acreage, firefighters at Big Bend National Park have changed the focus from fire suppression to rehabilitation of damaged areas. Where the fire burned hot and any control lines were created, the ground can become channels for erosion if left unrepaired when summer monsoons come.

Disaster recovery virtual seminar coming up

3 years ago By News Staff

The Far West Texas Disaster Recovery Virtual Seminar will take place on Wednesday, April 28, from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This seminar is unique in that six county extension agents in West Texas have come together to put this program on for ranchers, farmers, and stakeholders within the agriculture industry in West Texas.

Feliz birthday for Fr. Joe

3 years ago By News Staff

Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church of Alpine Danza Guadalup members Ruth Macias, Eva Olivas, and Dayami Fernandez offer cheers and congratulations to Fr. Joe Raj during his birthday parade on April 17 outside the church. Many parishioners drove up to bring cards and gifts, and offer well wishes to the parish priest, who celebrated another year of life. Avalanche photo by Roxanne Hill

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Big Bend Regional Hospital District gets new executive director

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The Big Bend Regional Hospital District held its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, May 30. The meeting was held at the Alpine Public Library due to debris and the smell of smoke still in their office because of the structure fire earlier in the week. Secretary Angela Juett was the only board member absent.

UIL debate: a student’s perspective

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A pair of well-dressed students sit in a classroom, whispering to each other in hushed and urgent tones, shuffling papers, scratching down notes on legal pads, and looking through “the box.” Another pair of students sit across from them, waiting silently. The judge in the room waits as well, pen and paper with remarks at the ready. The students’ whispering stops as a timer goes off, one of them stands, crosses to a podium, clutching their papers, and clears their throat. After a moment to acknowledge the room, they begin to speak. Scenes like this take place every season in Texas UIL high school debate, one of the most renowned extracurriculars offered at the high school level. While it can seem daunting for parents or aspiring students to understand or get their foot in the door, debate is one of the most rewarding challenges an Alpine High School student can take on and is worth the work. Debate Coach Matthew Chavez believes that “competing against other schools’ top debaters creates a thrill that cannot be compared to academically.”