Sports

The 2021 Big Bend Ranch Rodeo is now in the record books, and the Aug. 13-14 event was full of excitement, sportsmanship and suspense. The best cowboys from Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Kansas showed off their skills at the Sul Ross State University SALE arena in Alpine.

September marks the start of dove season for almost 300,000 Texas hunters per year. After Winter Storm Uri hit the state in February, many hunters were wondering how the snowfall and below-freezing temperatures may have affected dove populations. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists report that hunters can expect a good dove season, especially in the South Zone.

The 2021 Alpine High School cross country team recently stopped for a photo break. In the photo, back row, Elizabeth Uranga, Lauren Penders, Honora Hillery, Lisa Valenzuela, Vanessa Rice, Hatfield Cason, Aaron Miller, Marco Martinez, and Martin Sablatura; and in the front row, Kylie Garcia, Alexa Renteria, Hope Dominguez, Angelique Fox, Tannin Ritchie, Landon Velasco, Javy Prieto, and Solanus Prieto. Courtesy photo

It is time once again to order sheep and goat state validation tags for the spring major stock shows. These tags are only for the major shows. Those showing only at the Brewster County show in Alpine will not need one of these tags. Those unsure about showing at any major shows should visit with their 4-H or FFA sponsor, or go ahead and purchase the tags. This is a one-time purchase.

Do you ever get that craving for something sweet, but cake, pie, or cookies just won’t cut it? I find myself wanting something sweet from time to time, but nothing heavy, so I fall back on a family favorite - cottage cheese jello salad.

A rite of passage for all hardcore Texas high school football fans kicked off this past weekend around the state. Like a kid unwrapping Christmas presents, each week brings a new gift - two-a-days started Aug. 2, midnight practice a fortnight ago, then the first varsity scrimmages were played this weekend, allowing football starved fans to get an introductory look at their hometown boys.

The 2021 Lady Bucks volleyball season officially began this past week with a flurry as Alpine competed against seven teams in a four-day span. What is looking like an impressive young team to challenge in district play will be led by seniors Chloe Cordova, Kylie Garcia, and Amory Aranda.

Alpine High School seniors Amory Aranda, Chloe Cordova, and Kylie Garcia will lead the team for Lady Bucks volleyball and Coach Rick Garcia. Courtesy photo.

Coach Sandra Fellows talks to the Lady Bucks during the Coach Pancho Martinez Memorial scrimmage in Marfa on Aug. 6.

The Smith Cattle Company cowboys will travel to the high desert of Far West Texas to show off their skills at this year’s Big Bend Ranch Rodeo. The 2021 Ranch Rodeo will begin Friday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. at the Sul Ross State University SALE arena in Alpine.