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Freshman’s season ends at regionals
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Evelyn Smith’s golf season ended at her first, girls’ regional tournament last week. As a freshman, this had her nervous and scared according to her coach Marco Gomez. “She didn’t know what to expect, especially competing against 96 other golfers,” Gomez said.
“We are the District Champions!”
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On Monday the Alpine Fightin’ Lady Bucks brought home the trophy as district champions. The Senior Night district game that they played against the Kermit Yellow Jackets resulted in a 14-4 final score.
DEA partners to host Spring Take Back Day
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The Drug Enforcement Administration has announced the date of its bi-annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. This Saturday, April 27, DEA, and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs.
Permian Basin Area Foundation and Community Impact Report
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Join Jeff Davis County and Big Bend community citizens at the Fort Davis Community Center on Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m. to meet and hear Director, Guy McCrary of the Permian Basin Area Foundation (PBAF). McCrary will share how the Big Bend Region has benefited economically from the foundation’s work and what is planned for the future. Also discussed will be how your community can gain support from the foundation for needed future projects.
Rain or shine, it’s all about the rocks
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Everly Scanlan, River Rousselow, and Roam Rousselow show off some of the polished rocks they picked up at this year’s Gem and Mineral Show held at the Alpine Civic Center. Despite the cooler temperatures and wet weather, rock enthusiasts still came out to see what vendors had on hand.
Esteemed businessman John B. Poindexter honored as West Texas conservation leader
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John B. Poindexter was honored at a Houston event for his conservation contributions in West Texas. Poindexter is the owner of the acclaimed Cibolo Creek Ranch in Presidio County, south of Marfa. The Borderlands Research Institute (BRI) celebrated the third annual West Texas Conservationist of the Year award ceremony at the River Oaks Country Club on April 10, which was hosted by the Borderlands Research Foundation, the charitable arm of the Institute.
