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LOOKING BACK

2 years ago By News Staff

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October 21, 1938 Leading British writer on communism, John Strachey, was notifi ed that his visa was canceled. He was to lecture in this country on socialism and communism. He was not allowed to leave the ship in New York.

Freeze and fungus contribute to tree bark loss

2 years ago By News Staff

Body Dear Neil: This oak tree is located on our church property. Is the old bark falling off due to its age, or is there a disease? Good question.

Freeze and fungus contribute to tree bark

Body In the third quarter, Compass kicked off to Alpine. The Bucks met the Odessa teams 12 points after Iden Lujan scored with a sevenyard rushing touchdown and an extra point after the touchdown from Walt Urbanczyk.

Alpine High School crowned their king and queen during homecoming ceremonies last Friday night. Homecoming king Jobre Evans was chosen at Wednesday night’s homecoming pep rally and bonfire and Elyse “Chiquita” Ramos was chosen when she was crowned on Friday night. Courtesy photo

Marfa resident has new book

2 years ago By News Staff

Body “Chasing the Panther: Adventures and Misadventures of a Cinematic Life” by Carolyn Pfeiffer and Gregory Collins is a memoir that takes readers on a captivating journey through the world of European cinema, filled with glamour, grit, and unscripted adventures.

Proudly displaying our colors

2 years ago By News Staff

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Reese Coleman, Clancy Newman, and Mia Lewis carried the flags on horseback in Wednesday night’s homecoming parade. Photo by Kara Gerbert

Alpine FFA feeds the homecoming crowd

2 years ago By News Staff

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The Alpine FFA held a concession stand to feed everyone after last Wednesday’s homecoming parade. The meal consisted of smoked sausage wraps cooked by the Alpine FFA Boosters, a cookie, a bottle of water, and a bag of chips. Helping out were Bryan Ritchie, Trever Warren, Brody Warren, Ty Ritchie, Micaela Ritchie, T.C. Hawkins, and Mr. Doug Fox. Photo by Kara Gerbert

A clanging cymbal, a beating drum

2 years ago By News Staff

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Zaelynn Ruiz, Jonathan LeBlanc, and Matthew Pitts, part of the percussion section for the Fightin’ Buck Band played their part in their final performance before their UIL marching contest in Odessa. Photo by Kara Gerbert

No need to ever leave hungry

2 years ago By News Staff

Body Most of us here in the last frontier have needed a trip to travel up the road a piece into panther country. By that I mean Fort Stockton, for those of you who may be unaware of their school mascot.