Opinion

W Profit Motive If two words most accurately describe how free enterprise works, they would be “profit motive.” But so far, not even President Trump, who has advanced an idea, has chosen them to explain how it would work.

The City of Alpine is preparing to implement significant updates to its zoning ordinance, a move aimed at modernizing land use regulations, streamlining processes, and enhancing enforcement mechanisms.

“Music is probably the one real magic I have encountered in my life. It’s pure, and it’s real.

For 65 years, BBT has been dedicated to keeping West Texas connected. What started in 1960 as a rural telephone provider has grown into a leading telecommunications company in the West Texas area, delivering high-speed internet and voice services to some of the most remote communities in Texas.

Sul Ross State University remains committed to serving our communities by educating students, convening experts, and providing technical expertise.

I am calling on the 89th Texas Legislature to pass HB 2171, which would require the playing of our state song, “Texas, Our Texas,” after the national anthem at public K-12 sporting events.

W NO to school vouchers The Texas Senate held a hearing on SB 2 on Tuesday, January 28, regarding school vouchers. The committee members are proposing $1B for 60,000 kids already in private schools and only $3.85B for the 5.6 million kids in public schools.

When I celebrate Valentine’s Day with my wife, I will be totally unapologetic if my mind wanders to my first crush. Here’s the backstory.

“To attract men, I wear a perfume called ‘New Car Interior.’” — American comedian Rita Rudner That new car smell. It’s intoxicating.

About the 14th Amendment Recently, a letter to the editor argued that the 14th Amendment could be interpreted to stop birth tourism, by considering the parents not under the jurisdiction of the US: local, state, and federal.