Opinion

Thank You Elpidio Ramos VFW Post 7207 would like to thank its members and all who donated baked goods for the benefit bake sale on Saturday (November 8). We would also like to thank the community for their support.

Traditions are hallmarks of most holidays, but they’re particularly prominent during celebrations that fall at the end of the year. The customs people hold dear are among the many factors that set the holiday season apart. It’s why we eat turkey when giving thanks or kiss under the mistletoe.

As November arrives and with Thanksgiving on the horizon, we’re reminded of the importance of slowing down, counting our blessings, and giving thanks. In our schools and throughout our community, there is so much to be grateful for. Each day in Alpine ISD, we see excellence actualized, learning in motion, and our community coming together to support our children.

“It seemed like a perfectly good idea at the time.” — T-shirt the guy in the next cell was wearing. I got a ticket.

Premiums rise as ACA open enrollment begins The window for signing up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act is now open through January 15, with most Texans expected to pay considerably higher premiums, The Texas Tribune reported. Federal subsidies that reduced premium rates will expire at year’s end without congressional action.

Come January, I will have served over 31 years as a member of the Alpine Police Department and 4.5 years as the chief of police for the City of Alpine. I want to thank the men and women, both civilian and sworn, of the Alpine Police Department for their support over the years.

“Every bad situation will have something positive to offer if you look for it. Even a broken clock has the right time twice a day.” — Author unknown You’re the newspaper guy, aren’t you?” That question came at a social function last week.

W Shame on the Alpine Avalanche for failing to cover the October 18, 2025, No Kings Rally held in Alpine. A newspaper’s duty is to fairly and truthfully cover the news of importance to the community at largenot to just cover events with which the paper agrees or supports.

Shutdown could halt SNAP for 3.5 million Texans The continuing federal shutdown means food benefits provided to 3.5 million Texans could be cut off in November, The Texas Tribune reported. Of those affected, nearly half are children.

Early voting began Monday across Texas with voters deciding the fate of 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution, as well as local races for city and school board, bond measures, and tax proposals. The Houston Chronicle reported that many of the propositions intend to lower property taxes for homeowners and businesses. There are two proposed changes to the homestead exemption.