Opinion

Dear Mrs. Polanco Dear Mrs.

Limited resources in the agricultural sector are common pressure points for modern farm operations. Whether the resource is land, labor, water, or capital, a lack of assets can cause strain. But there are practical ways to ease the pressure, and most solutions work best when combined with other methods.

HEAD OVER MEALS Spring in West Texas doesn’t knock; it blows the door in. One day it’s gray and dead, the next the desert starts breathing again.

The City of Alpine and Keep Alpine Beautiful are pleased to announce the success of our recent free tree giveaway held on Saturday, February 21, at Kokernot Municipal Park, where 210 native trees were distributed to members of our community. We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to the Apache Corporation Tree Grant Program for their generous donation of the trees and for making this event possible. We also want to thank our dedicated volunteers and local tree experts for their hard work.

For several months, the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Task Force has studied options for providing ambulance service to North Brewster County. South Brewster County has Emergency Services District 1 (ESD 1), which provides EMS and Fire service. The northern boundary of ESD 1 is a straight line across the county, just north of Santiago Peak. The Task Force was appointed by the county judge. Its membership includes elected officials, health care providers, and emergency services representatives covering EMS and fire, as well as residents of Alpine, Marathon, and the County.

Big Bend projects removed from ‘Smart Wall’ plan U.S. Customs and Border Protection has updated its “Smart Wall” map to remove two planned projects in the Big Bend area, including one slated for Big Bend National Park, according to the Texas Standard.

Conversations in the Big Bend lately have focused almost exclusively on the possible construction of a border wall in the region. These conversations are complex, emotional, and deeply important to the people who call the Big Bend home.

“There’s only one thing you have to know.” — Dr. Heber Taylor, former Communication Chair at Stephen F.

“Man must rise above the Earth, to the top of the atmosphere and beyond, for only thus will he fully understand the world in which he lives.” — Attributed to Socrates, Greek philosopher (470-399 BC) I wonder about things. For instance, how Socrates conjured up “rising above the earth to the top of the atmosphere” 400 years before Christ? Way before TSA security checkpoints, photo IDs, and lost luggage.

Sleep is more than rest—it is essential to heart health, brain function, metabolism, and immune support. Yet millions of Americans struggle with poor sleep quality, often without realizing that an underlying condition may be the cause.