Opinion

“Sooner or later, everything old is new again.” ― Stephen King, American author known for horror novels. When I was much younger, I often marveled at the things my grandparents must have seen in their lifetime.

The Brewster County Tourism Council, better known as Visit Big Bend, has just completed another exciting year exhibiting in the GoTexan building at the great State Fair of Texas! Each year, thousands of potential visitors to the Big Bend Region come through the building and visit our booth to get information and travel tips on vacationing in this beautiful part of the Lonestar State.

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“Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it … he who doesn’t… pays it.” — Albert Einstein It’s your shining moment on the big television game show.

November marks National Diabetes Month, a time to raise awareness, support loved ones, and empower those living with diabetes to manage their health. Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when blood glucose (blood sugar) levels are too high, which, if left unmanaged, can lead to severe complications like heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, nerve damage, and vision loss.

There are no strangers here, Only friends you haven’t yet met. — William Butler Yeats (1865 – 1939) Irish poet Friends come from everywhere.

“My daughter got her driver’s license, and I never see her anymore.” This casual comment, made at the coffee club gathering last week, hit close to home. Being one of the group’s senior members allows me to offer first-hand experience and valuable advice—completely free of charge.

The Alpine Police Department (APD) has embodied the “service before self” principle through community policing programs. The origin of APD’s communitycentered approach can be traced back to the mid-1990s. Understanding that the community’s trust was paramount for effective policing, we implemented a series of programs aimed at establishing a strong, positive relationship between the department and the residents. These programs were not merely reactive measures but thoughtfully designed initiatives that focused on proactive engagement with the citizens of Alpine.

“Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears.” — John Lennon (1940 – 1980) English singer, songwriter, and musician.

Sul Ross welcomed the inaugural class of the Presidential PLUS Scholarship this fall. Presidential PLUS is a full-ride scholarship, including tuition, fees, housing, and meals. The program provides support to the top 25% of seniors from Alpine, Balmorhea, Buena Vista, Crane, Fort Davis, Fort Stockton, Grandfalls-Royalty, Marathon, Marfa, Monahans-Wickett-Pyote, Pecos-Barstow-Toyah, Presidio, Sanderson, Sierra Blanca, Terlingua, Valentine, and Van Horn.