Opinion

Body Dear Mrs. Polanco Dear Mrs.

Body Limited resources in the agricultural sector are common pressure points for modern farm operations. Whether the resource is land, labor, water, or capital, a lack of assets can cause strain.

Body HEAD OVER MEALS Spring in West Texas doesn’t knock; it blows the door in. One day it’s gray and dead, the next the desert starts breathing again.

Body The City of Alpine and Keep Alpine Beautiful are pleased to announce the success of our recent free tree giveaway held on Saturday, February 21, at Kokernot Municipal Park, where 210 native trees were distributed to members of our community.

Body For several months, the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Task Force has studied options for providing ambulance service to North Brewster County. South Brewster County has Emergency Services District 1 (ESD 1), which provides EMS and Fire service.

Body Big Bend projects removed from ‘Smart Wall’ plan U.S. Customs and Border Protection has updated its “Smart Wall” map to remove two planned projects in the Big Bend area, including one slated for Big Bend National Park, according to the Texas Standard.

Body Conversations in the Big Bend lately have focused almost exclusively on the possible construction of a border wall in the region. These conversations are complex, emotional, and deeply important to the people who call the Big Bend home.

Body “There’s only one thing you have to know.” — Dr. Heber Taylor, former Communication Chair at Stephen F.

Body “Man must rise above the Earth, to the top of the atmosphere and beyond, for only thus will he fully understand the world in which he lives.” — Attributed to Socrates, Greek philosopher (470-399 BC) I wonder about things.

Body Sleep is more than rest—it is essential to heart health, brain function, metabolism, and immune support. Yet millions of Americans struggle with poor sleep quality, often without realizing that an underlying condition may be the cause.