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City talks hydrants, firefighting training center

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In its regularly held meeting on Tuesday night, the Alpine City Council spent the majority of the meeting on multiple items involving the Alpine Volunteer Fire Department (AVFD). Presided over by Alpine Mayor Catherine Eaves, the council moved quickly through the two public hearings, consisting of a rezone application and a resolution on the Capital Improvement Plan, followed by a proclamation presented to Abel Hinojos for National Aviation Day and approval of the consent agenda (regular meeting minutes from the August 5 meeting, City Secretary Report, and the invoice for July for the Bojorquez Law Firm).

Yacht rock to blues: Edwards Brothers love it all

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At first glance, Everett and Davis Edwards look just like average teenagers, with Everett a junior in high school and Davis an 8th-grader. Both brothers are involved in the community soccer league and Alpine ISD cross-country. Additionally, Davis participates in tennis in the spring, while Everett focuses on track.
Everett and Davis Edwards take their turn during the First Friday Song Swap at Far West Guitars. Photo by Kara Gerbert

Utility officials eye Glass Mountains

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As part of House Bill 5066, passed in 2023 and signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott, a portion of the requirements was for the Public Utilities Commission of Texas (PUCT) to direct the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to develop an electrical reliability plan for the Permian Basin region. Due to the Permian Basin’s importance as an energy location for both the state and national economies, a 765kV transmission line, the Howard-Solstice Transmission
Potential transmission line routes over the Glass Mountains in Brewster County for the Howard-Solstice Transmission Line Project.