Opinion

Thursday, March 12, 2020, at 3:56 p.m., I received the following text message from my daughter, Elena. “Well, the rest of my season is canceled as of right now so y’all might be seeing/hearing stuff, but please don’t try calling me or texting me about it because for one, I’m upset, and for two, I have no answers.

As Texas Agriculture Commissioner, I am responsible for licensing more than 850 entities that currently grow, handle, sample, or process hemp in Texas. Hemp and marijuana are two different names for the flowering plant known as cannabis.

On behalf of the Big Bend Area Law Enforcement Officers Association and the Brewster County Sheriff’s Office, I would like to extend our gratitude for your kindness and generosity with donations that helped make our July 13 meeting such a huge success.

For July 4th there was a store window near the courthouse on Highway 118 in Fort Davis displaying partisan posters. One falsely claimed a Mexican railroad going through Texas was moved to New Mexico due to the governor’s actions.

If you think Charlie Brown is not relevant, think again. He may be goofy but he does embody kindness, hope, and humanity. These qualities were throughout the Sul Ross production, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” at the Kokernot Outdoor Summer Theatre. A carpool of friends from Fort Davis went to see the performance on Sunday and we were not disappointed.

There is something in the air. Maybe you have noticed it too. Alpine is on the verge of transformation. Residents, entrepreneurs, city workers, and elected officials are focusing on ideas, creativity, and the needs of all citizens. New synergistic partnerships are being formed between the city, the university, the school district, and the county.

“Cause I’m leaving on a jet plane, Don’t know when I’ll be back again.” - Lyrics by John Denver Part of my love for old sayings came from listening to my grandfather when I was a kid. A favorite was his reply when asked for directions involving any degree of complication.

As we celebrate America’s independence, it is a fitting time to recognize one of the institutions vital to preserving our rights and freedoms - the judiciary. Each year state and federal courts across the nation hear thousands of cases, not to consider an individual’s guilt or innocence, but to interpret and apply the laws themselves.

“Change? I’m all for it as long as everything stays the same.” Yep, I’ve probably been accused of saying that. Looking out the exam room window at the dentist’s office last week, I started to think.

On behalf of the family of Maria Lorisa Gallego, we would like to extend our sincerest gratitude and appreciation to Dr. James Luecke and staff, Connie Brinker, Alpine Memorial Funeral Home, Fr. Matta, Rosella Salmon, Rick Ruiz, Juan Brito, and Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church and the bereavement committee who provided the wonderful meal after the service.