Opinion

Texas version of DOGE heads to Abbott’s desk If signed, the first bill headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk would create the “Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office,” the Statesman reported.

W Thank You On March 7, I received a hip replacement at Del Sol Medical Center in El Paso. I was then transferred to the Swing Bed Unit of our Big Bend Regional Medical Center.

The past several weeks have brought much-needed moisture to the Big Bend Region of Texas. Snow in April is definitely a rare occurrence and something to be excited about, that is, unless you ran the risk of planting an early garden, in which case you might not be quite as thrilled. I have personally seen flurries on Cinco De Mayo west of Marfa before, so caution, along with a little bit of luck, is always needed when predicting the ideal time to get veggies in the ground in this part of the world. While the moisture is welcome and will undoubtedly provide a Spring green-up consisting primarily of puncturevine, woolly loco, and garboncillo, it really is just a drop in the bucket as far as the moisture that we hope to have in the coming months.

“Blessed are the curious, for they shall have adventures.” — Lovelle Drachman, author Adventure was not on my mind after another day at the newspaper office almost 40 years ago. I was simply cruising the day’s mail, including the newest issue of Hemmings Motor News (aka “the car collector’s bible).

“Sometimes I think we are alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we’re not. In either case, the idea is quite staggering.” — Arthur C. Clarke, (1917 – 2008) English science fiction writer

The Big Bend Rural Initiative for Success in Education (BB-RISE) is a groundbreaking partnership between Alpine ISD, Marfa ISD, and Marathon ISD, designed to expand Career and Technical Education (CTE) opportunities for students in the Big Bend region of Texas. This initiative aims to create an “innovation zone,” a Texas Education Agency designation that provides additional state funding to support CTE programs accessible to all three districts.

“… Havin’ fun sittin’ shotgun ‘cause I’ve come full circle.” — song lyrics by Ben Kweller “I didn’t know you rode motorcycles,” the voice behind me said. Sunday morning Bible class had just ended.

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The Public Works Director, Eddie Molinar, expresses considerable enthusiasm regarding this month’s announcements from the Streets and Parks Department. The annual cleaning of our City of Alpine creeks has been completed, and the Streets Department has commenced its paving season.

W Thank You Thank you to all the family and friends who helped with the food and support, and to Our Lady of Peace for the wonderful lunch for everyone. Our brother, father, and friend, Gily Rodriguez, you will be missed.