Opinion

We extend a sincere thank you to the following individuals for the success of the Alpine Multicultural Festival on June 11-12. A special thanks to City Manager Megan Atrium, Mayor Catherine Eaves, Police Chief Darrell Losoya, Chris Ruggia, and Eddie Molinar and his city park staff for their support.

Once again June has come around, and it’s a time to remember the 19th of June, 1865, when Texas Democrat slave owners were forced to acknowledge the end of the Civil War and the emancipation of their slaves. This action was brought on by U.S. Republicans who also began receiving Black Representatives and Black members into the Republican Party a short time after the emancipation and the end of the Civil War, unlike the Democrat Party of the defunct C.S.A.

The Session of the First Presbyterian Church of Marfa confirms that Martha Bumpas is our Minister-in-Residence. We welcome Pastor Bill Cotman of Alpine to our community.

As we return to the state of normal, parents and kids alike are turning their attention to swimming in the afternoon, parades, family trips and, the ever constant social media platforms. The deaths of Phoebe Prince, Megan Meier, and Alexis Pilkington have raised concerns over the phenomenon of cyber bullying.

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association members living along the Texas-Mexico border and in South Texas are on the front lines of a dangerous and costly battle against increasingly brazen illegal border crossers.

Why is it that some small towns are able to thrive while others decline and even face abandonment? How do towns keep their scenic beauty, historic heritage, small-town culture, and flourish economically? With economic prosperity comes a better quality of life for everyone overall.

I recommend the seasonal flu, but please allow me to explain. About a week ago, I felt suddenly rundown and weak.

Gun deaths The CDC says there are around 45,000 annual U.S. gun deaths, with murder being 43%, suicide 54%, and police shootings a little more than 1%.

May 27, 2022 will be a date long remembered by the 80+ graduates of Alpine High School. It is a date of celebration and joy.

As the congressman for Texas 23rd Congressional District, I am committed to serving the needs of my constituents. I take great pride in the hard work my team and I are doing for Texas.