The Alpine Fightin’ Bucks were fired up and ready to start District play against Odessa Compass at Buck Stadium on Sept. 23. Purple and gold filled the stands as the Bucks celebrated their homecoming with a big win.

The Sul Ross State University Rodeo Team is on a quest for its 10th title. In the history of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association, the team has claimed nine team national championships.

Collecting delinquent hotel occupancy taxes was again prominent at the Brewster County Commissioners Court regularly scheduled meeting on Sept. 13. Commissioners heard a presentation by Austin attorney Justin Bragiel, general counsel of the Texas Hotel and Lodging Association, and Alpine attorney Rod Ponton spoke about enforcement options available to the county.

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