Opinion

W Concerned Citizen My name is Travis Dimler - I live and work on a ranch in the Glass Mountains in northern Brewster County. AEP/CPS is planning to build a 765 KV electrical transmission line (as large as they get in TX) going from San Antonio to the substation where Hovey Road meets IH-10.

“Things that make you go ‘hmmm.’” — Arsenio Hall, actor, comedian, and talk show host Interesting and surprising turns of events. Seemingly unrelated occurrences connecting in unexpected ways.

The fall semester kicks off Monday, and I can’t wait to see our campus full of energy, ideas, and friendly faces again.

Attorney General Ken Paxton has asked the Texas Supreme Court to remove 13 of the more than 50 House Democrats who fled the state to break quorum and effectively halt the special session to prevent a mid-decade redistricting plan, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

“I have prepared a place for you ... just not this pew.” — The understood 11th Commandment “Saw in the newspaper where one of those big mega churches is selling reserved seats for the Sunday sermon.” “That’s one way to stimulate conversation at the morning coffee shop gathering,” I thought.

Every August, there’s a special kind of energy that fills the air in Alpine. The sounds of laughter returning to hallways, the sight of buses rolling through town, the smell of freshly waxed floors and newly sharpened pencils—it’s the unmistakable beginning of a new school year.

August 11, 811 Day serves as a reminder to all homeowners, professional contractors, and DIY enthusiasts alike to contact 811 before starting any digging project. It also brings awareness of the potential for injuries, property damage, and outages if underground utilities are damaged.

“Everywhere is within walking distance if you have the time.” — Steven Wright, American comedian, actor, writer, and film producer “Just another mile and a half,” cheered the treadmill display. “But 3,000 more steps,” groaned the voice in my head.

In a region where rugged terrain, vast distances, and extreme conditions challenge even the most seasoned responders, fire departments across Brewster County have demonstrated what true collaboration looks like.

“Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.” — Albert Einstein Mom talked fondly about her father. I remember things about Arthur G.