Opinion

Body Empty Buildings, Empty Wallets: How Alpine’s rental greed is killing our community Walk down any street in Alpine, and you’ll see them: vacant apartments with sunbleached ‘For Rent’ signs.

Body For three days in February, Alpine became the center of one of the most important water conversations in Texas.

Body March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, a chance to brush up on the facts about colorectal cancer, one of the most preventable—and treat-able— cancers when detected early. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States.

Body Dear Editor, Recently, the City of Alpine began sending my gas usage bill to me instead of my landlord, the property owner. Having a very accommodating landlord, he agreed to allow me to pay for my gas usage and debit my rent payment accordingly.

Body Recently, the Department of Homeland Security has moved forward with plans for the construction of a physical border wall through Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park. So, why no wall? Here are my questions: Why does it matter to me?

Body One of the most important responsibilities in local government is maintaining a city charter that reflects current law, best practices, and the needs of the community it serves.

Body The City of Alpine is undergoing an exciting period of growth and revitalization as the city council and city staff pursue strategic projects designed to strengthen both the local economy and quality of life for residents and visitors.

Body “Alexa told me to take a break. Who’s working for whom here?” — Ginni Rometty, Former CEO of IBM “How’s retirement?” I’m asked that often since that retirement party I never planned.

Body In the Big Bend, land has a long memory. Heavy summer rains can carve new channels overnight. Wind strips exposed soil a little more each season. Plants that aren’t truly adapted may survive at first, then quietly fail.

Body “A grandmother’s kitchen — where memories are seasoned with love.” — Author unknown but likely well nourished Just like Sunday dinner at Granny’s house.