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The newly launched Meadows Research Institute for West Texas Water at Sul Ross State University has announced the speaker lineup for the 2026 Water in the Desert Conference, set for February 11–13 in Alpine. The three-day event will bring together elected offi cials, state conservation leaders, water scientists, landowners, resource managers, and community leaders to examine the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of water in Far West Texas.

Former City Councilman and current State Democratic Executive Committee member Reagan Stone has organized a Democratic Forum for this upcoming Saturday for Congressional District 23. The forum will occur in person at Sul Ross State University and also via Zoom on Saturday, January 17, at 2 p.m.

In the last action item of the evening, the Alpine City Council unanimously approved the employment agreement with Henry Arredondo for the position of City Manager on Tuesday evening at its first regular meeting of 2026.

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If you plan to vote in the March 3 Primary Election, the time to start planning is now. In order to be eligible to vote, registration must be completed by February 2. If you need to update your voter registration prior to the election, you must also do so by the same date to help prevent delays at the polls on Election Day. To update your voter registration, visit VoteTexas.gov.

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