Opinion

On Dec. 31 I will walk out of the Brewster County Courthouse as your county judge for the last time. I must admit there is a sense of impending loss that seems to be stirring deep down in the hidden regions of my subconscious. Well, I guess no more hidden regions since I just fully disclosed.

We’ve found it’s impossible to build a new business from the ground up without learning some hard lessons.

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?

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.

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.

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.