Opinion

We’ve found it’s impossible to build a new business from the ground up without learning some hard lessons. The things my family has gained over the past year from architects, consultants, city officials, and Alpine citizens have led to significant changes in the initial design of the Chisos Brewing Co.

Will the “slight recession” now predicted by President Biden be the equivalent of the “small incursion” by Russia into Ukraine he thought he could overlook? Sanctions to punish Saudi Arabia for tightening the oil supply? The Saudis foresee a major recession, and are not going to glut the marketplace with oil that will not get consumed. Does that help Russian oil prices? Of course.

Lisa and Guy Fielder are owners of property on Murphy Street. They are proposing to build a brewery on their property. New business on Murphy Street is very welcomed. The Fielders have spoken to me about being part of the neighborhood. That also is very welcomed. Their vision, though, I believe, is not what our neighborhood and Historic Murphy Street is.

Marfa voters beware Marfa voters beware of the information being put out by the administration. The reason a bond is even being considered is because little to no maintenance has been performed to correct existing problems.

October is bullying prevention month. Throughout October, students across Alpine ISD schools will participate in numerous anti-bullying activities. Our motto for the month is “Take a stand and lend a hand!”

There are advantages to growing older. No doubt, one of them will come to mind soon.

Too many questions about brewery I begin with full disclosure - I am a partner in the Hotel Ritchey property that eventually will be a neighborhood music venue/bar. I am not opposed to a brewery in Alpine.

Brewery zoning The property of the proposed Brewery on Murphy Street is zoned C1 by the City of Alpine, this is a neighborhood commercial district. According to the Alpine City Section V, “This zone is intended to provide for the establishment of restricted commercial facilities, to serve the conveniences and needs of the immediate neighborhood and must be compatible with the residential character and environment of the neighborhood.

Talking with friends last week when the topic of preachers came up got me thinking about them - individuals with rare dedication deserving of an extra jewel in their crowns. God love them, especially those who keep ministering to a faithful few every Sunday in small congregations.

Probably not Ghostbusters, but who knows, they may be able to help us. All kidding aside, suppose you have a water leak, or you see one while driving around? Or imagine that you want to report a pothole, or put in a request for the streets department. Suppose that pothole is on one of our highways such as 118 or 90, or along the one ways. Do you see some trees that need trimming or watering? Who do you call regarding a utility bill?