Opinion

Data centers could strain water supply A new report says the boom in data centers across Texas could consume nearly 3% of the state’s water by 2030, the Houston Chronicle reported. The Houston Advanced Research Center found that the data centers, used to power artificial intelligence, used 25 billion gallons of water in 2025.

The non-partisan Tri-County Voter Promoters will be on hand in Alpine, Marfa, and Terlingua to register voters and to help update voter registrations this week. In Alpine, TCVP will be at the Morgan University Center today from 11 a.m.

When Sul Ross State University officially launches its first Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership this fall, it marks far more than a new degree program. It marks a watershed moment in the university’s institutional identity and its role as a catalyst for educational and community leadership across West Texas.

Deadline to register for March primary nears The last day to register to vote for the March 3 primary is Feb. 2, according to the Texas secretary of state’s office.

“What happened to your head … you run into the door again?” —Question from a well-meaning friend. Consider the lowly plastic strip bandage.

There’s a renewed buzz at our local airport, and it’s not just the sound of military aircraft. For the first time in over two decades, we are undertaking a full update of our Airport Layout Plan (ALP). This plan is a vital tool that guides both current operations and long-term development, ensuring that the airport continues to serve our community efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively.

Clarification In a letter to the editor I submitted for the January 15th edition of the Alpine Avalanche, I wanted to clarify that on Election Day, precinct 2 voters DO vote at the Val Clark Beard Complex, 203 N. 7th Street in Alpine.

The first debate in the state’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate is set for Jan. 24 in Georgetown, The Dallas Morning News reported. U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas and state Rep. James Talarico of Round Rock are vying for the nomination.

“If you type adeptly with 10 fingers, you’re typing faster than your mind is working.” — James A. Michener (1907 - 1997), American writer of more than 40 books The doctor’s waiting room was full.

While winter often brings cooler temperatures to the Big Bend region, it also introduces a heightened risk of fires both inside homes and across the surrounding rangelands. Emergency Management is urging residents of Alpine and Brewster County to remain vigilant, as winter fire dangers are among the most common and destructive of the year.