Opinion

Body This week, as we welcomed the children of Alpine back to school, we launched a new set of expectations that clearly define something our community has long valued: what it means to be a Buck. In Alpine ISD, we care deeply about what our students know and learn.

Body “The average person spends two weeks over their lifetime waiting for the traffic light to change.

Body Cyclosporiasis mostly in two regions in state Nearly three-fourths of cyclosporiasis cases detected in Texas have been confined to two regions, The Dallas Morning News reported.

Body Texans may disagree about a lot of things. We have different political beliefs, different priorities and different visions for the future of our state and country. But there is one thing Texans agree on: Washington is not working the way it should.

Body “Just can’t wait to get on the road again.” — Willie Nelson (1980) The Road Trip: 1957 It’s 3:15 a.m. The dog days of summer, and we’re preparing to depart Pittsburg, Texas.

Body “Real winners don’t stand alone in the winner’s circle. They help others get there.” — Author unknown but admired “You should write that story,” a friend said.

Body Vacation season is upon us, and nobody knows how to vacation better than our friends in Europe. Whereas many Americans settle for a weeklong summer vacation often supplemented with day trips, Europeans commonly spend two to four weeks at the beach.

Body Dear Editor, Having been in four hospitals over the past eight months, I feel that I am qualified to comment on our Brewster County hospital. Our local hospital is the crown jewel of the bunch.

Body The first day of school is full of excitement. New backpacks.

Body “Good people want to spend their time mowing the lawn and playing with the dog.” — Alan Furst, American historical spy novel author. Highlighting the simple, grounding appeal of ordinary life.