Opinion

New scholarship offers financially accessible education

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Sul Ross State University is pleased to announce the Lobo Promise Scholarship, covering the full cost of tuition and fees. It’s a commitment to empowering students, fostering academic excellence, and creating opportunities for social mobility.
New scholarship off ers fi nancially accessible education

Maybe, just maybe, it’s not too late

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“Remember the good times? When phones were dumb, and people were smart?” — Spotted on a T-shirt, worn by someone using a smartphone Old movies and television shows are the best. People enjoying life with each other.
Maybe, just maybe, it’s not too late

Bringing your state government to far West Texas

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As a lifelong Texan, I’ve witnessed the unique challenges faced by families in our rural communities, such as limited access to essential services like unemployment and childcare, as well as insufficient support in accessing resources for business development and assistance for veterans, to name a few.
Bringing your state government to far West Texas

God is still my co-pilot

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“Go on to Mount Pleasant. They’ve got a long, wide runway up there.” — Center Airport Manager Bill Neve’s advice after I reported instrument issues with my airplane.
God is still my co-pilot

How I became a cat person

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As I write, I’m trying to relax in my recliner on a cold winter’s day next to a roaring fire, yet my feet are freezing because a large, semi-elderly cat named “Missy” – AKA “The Loaf” – is lounging on the fireplace hearth directly
How I became a cat person

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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To be“Woke” What is “Woke”? If you ask the self-proclaimed “Woke” they may say it’s their awareness of social injustices and a need to work against them. Under the guise of “Woke,” they accept corruption of the DOJ, Judges, Criminal Courts, and the Military.

The Bucks start here

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Over the last two months, staff at Alpine Elementary have been hard at work designing and leading a culture shift on behalf of the children of Alpine. Why? Because, as Alpine Elementary’s motto states, The Bucks Start Here.
The Bucks start here

Remembering the Hunt County haunted house

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“Bells started ringin’ and chains rattled loud, I knew I’d moved in a haunted house.” — ‘Haunted House’song lyrics, recorded by Jumping Gene Simmons 1964. The old house was charming, even in stages of ruin.
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APD mental health crisis response

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The Alpine Police Department frequently receives multiple mental health calls each day. It is common for family members to contact 911 and report that their son, daughter, father, or mother is experiencing a mental health crisis and request a police officer. These situations require prompt and sensitive responses to ensure the safety and well-being of the individual in crisis. The police department collaborates with mental health professionals and community resources to provide appropriate support and intervention in such cases.
APD mental health crisis response
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