Gubernatorial candidate Wendy Davis will not visit Alpine in early March, the Gazette has learned. (Yesterday, the Gazette reported the possibility of such a visit.) Rebecca Acuna of the Wendy R. Davis for Governor Campaign told the Gazette Davis would not be in Alpine in early March thought the campaign […]
Month: February 2014
Gallego announces Marathon and Presidio will receive grants for water infrastructure projects
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Pete P. Gallego (D-Alpine) announced today the Border Environment Cooperation Commission (BECC) has awarded Technical Assistance grants to Marathon and Presidio, Texas. The grants will fund project development activities in both communities. The Marathon Water Supply & Sewer Service Corporation’s proposed project will rehabilitate its […]
Lajitas Golf Resort & Spa hosts Open Mic Night until La Kiva is open again
Lajitas Golf Resort & Spa has been kind enough to offer to host Terlingua Open Mic Night at the Thirsty Goat Saloon until La Kiva is able to open back up again, and has even dropped its bar prices more than 50%. So, Wednesday, Feb. 26th, Open Mic Night at the […]
Suspect in murder of La Kiva bar owner Glenn Felts released on bail
February 25, 2014 - Tony Flint (pictured above) has posted bail and has been released from the Brewster County Jail in Alpine. Flint has been charged with the February 4th slaying of the La Kiva Bar owner, Glenn Felts. Flint was released under the original $200,000.00 bond with strict conditions […]
Letter to the editor: about primary voting in Texas
FEBRUARY 21, 2014 When I voted Thursday, February 20, I was told that so far turnout had been about 6 to 1 early voters choosing to vote in the Democratic Primary rather than the Republican. I did not ask to look at the sign-in sheets (the Combination Form) to confirm […]