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AISD bids emotional farewell to longtime trustee

1 year ago By Kerry Laird Correspondent

The Alpine ISD Board of Trustees met for their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 21, in the Board Room at the Administration Building. With all members present, Board President Eddie Natera, Single Member District 1, presided over an evening that balanced emotional goodbyes, critical infrastructure updates, and celebrations of student success.

Alpine ISD trustee Mary McCallister was presented a plaque for her 11 years of service on the Alpine ISD Board of Trustees last Wednesday. McCallister (center) is pictured with the board that includes Jimmy Morris, AISD Superintendent Dr. Michelle Rinehart, Haley Babb, Nicki Ahrens, Eddie Natera, Joe Portillo, and Dr. Adrian Billings. Courtesy photo

BBRHD approves architects clinic for Presidio

1 year ago By Kara Gerbert Managing Editor

The Big Bend Regional Hospital District (BBRHD) held its regular meeting last Thursday in Alpine. The highlights of the meeting were presentations by the two architectural firms for the new Presidio facility.

Members of the Big Bend Health staff and officials from the City of Presidio celebrated the purchase of land for a new permanent healthcare facility in Presidio. From left, Presidio Patient Advocate Ana Piñon; City of Presidio Mayor John Ferguson; Executive Director Lynette Brehm; BBRHD Director of Client Services, Maria Urias; and City of Presidio-City Administrator, Pablo Rodriguez. Photo courtesy of Big Bend Health

Commissioners tackle dark skies, deadly flies

1 year ago By Kerry Laird Correspondent

On Tuesday, the Brewster County Commissioners Court held its regular meeting in the commissioner’s courtroom at the Brewster County Courthouse. All commissioners except Precinct 3 Commissioner Ruben Ortega were present, with County Judge Greg Henington presiding. Though the agenda was relatively light, it included lively discussions on several pressing issues, such as a renewed burn ban, dark-sky protections, and concerns about the resurgence of screwworms.