Opinion

The City of Alpine celebrated National Public Service Appreciation Week in May. It’s a great time to thank and acknowledge the nearly 90 men and women who work hard every day to make Alpine a great place to live.

It has been explained deftly by City Manager Megan Antrim that a paramount concern regarding the proposed expansion of the Skyway Gardens affordable housing complex is whether extending our city water system services to the development would worsen water pressure issues for residents who live...

“Mowing the lawn, because man is the only animal on the planet that plants, fertilizes, and waters a weed that he has to spend his weekend cutting.” — Internet humor “You got a haircut,” one of the ladies at church complimented me Sunday. “Sure did,” I acknowledged.

Before I dive into today’s topic, I want to congratulate our Spring 2023 graduates. Commencement ceremonies were held last Friday in Alpine and Saturday in Eagle Pass. Over 230 educated, eager Sul Ross State alumni are making their way into the workforce or graduate school.

Thank you! Alpine Humane Society would like to thank the local community, as well as those in Marfa, Terlingua, Fort Davis, and beyond for the wonderful support of our Salsa de Mayo event.

When it came time for the University of Texas to construct the McDonald Observatory there were two problems. First, they had no location and in addition the university had no working astronomers on faculty.

“Oh, them golden slippers Oh, them golden slippers Golden slippers I’m a gonna wear To walk the golden street.” — ‘Golden Slippers’ song lyrics by James Bland (1854 – 1911) Bluegrass music came from across the way in downtown Nacogdoches Saturday when we walked out of Dolli’s Diner.

As we welcome summer and outdoor activities it is the perfect time for residents to get involved and engage in our city. The season provides a unique opportunity to make a positive impact, from participating in local events to exercising

“I ain’t old, but I’ve been around a long time. Long enough to know that age is just a state of mind.” — Song lyrics by Delbert McClinton “Ask Leon, he probably knew him.”

Many thanks My thanks for the tremendous support and outcome of the 28th Annual Cinco de Mayo celebration. Friday’s turnout at the Enchilada Plate Dinner was well-attended.