Opinion

“We’ve got to patch it up baby, Before we fall apart at the seams. — “Patch it Up”performed by Elvis Presley in 1970 A well-meaning friend gifted me a coffee mug on my 40th birthday … a few years ago.

As the spring semester draws to a close and the excitement of spring commencement fills the air, I find myself reflecting on all we’ve accomplished at Sul Ross State University over the past few months.

“Things Money Can’t Buy: Time. Happiness.

Imagine it is 2 a.m. and that annoying chest pain you had earlier in the evening has not gone away. In fact, it has gotten much worse. To the point where you are asking yourself, “Is this a heart attack”? Someone you love dials 911 and requests assistance from the Emergency Management Service (EMS).

Thank You The funeral service for Beth Ann Collins was held on April 23rd. The professional and compassionate staff of the Alpine Memorial Funeral Home worked seamlessly with the clergy and staff of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church to provide a beautiful ceremony.

“My old friend, I apologize For the years that have passed Since the last time you and I Dusted off those memories.” — Song lyrics performed by Tim McGraw. We never forget friends.

As we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week next week, there has never been a more critical time to support Texas’ public school teachers.

“Dunn’s Law: Careful planning is no substitute for dumb luck.” ― Arthur Bloch, author of “Murphy’s Law and Other Reasons Why Things Go Wrong” In short order, I was back on the road. Listening to the ball game.

The City of Alpine and Keep Alpine Beautiful have held three clean-up events for the Great American Cleanup Season (GAC). The GAC is the nation’s most extensive community improvement program, taking place each spring, from March through May.

“Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears.” — John Lennon Nothing makes a writer feel his or her age quicker than reviewing their early works.