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- Chuck Wilson will soon leave the building
After 20 years, thousands of students and a lot of harmony, AHS Band Director Chuck Wilson is retiring in December.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearmeoutalpine.substack.com17 min - Vote: School homestead exemptions could decrease next May
Voters across Texas will decide next May whether or not to increase the school property tax homestead extension from $25,000 to $40,000. Is it worth $176 a year on average to leave school districts with less revenue?
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hearmeoutalpine.substack.com7 min - Where are the tests?
COVID-19 tests are STILL hard to come by, especially in rural areas, where healthcare is facing shortages of staff and resources. One local physician proposed an interesting solution to members of the Texas Legislature.
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The Texas State Senate Redistricting Committee has published a first draft of its map following the 2020 Census, and Brewster County is likely to end up aligned with El Paso to the west instead of San Antonio to the east. Dr. Jimmy Case, professor of political science at SRSU, joins the discussion.
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The Alpine City Council extended a contract to an interim employee who isn't meeting the job requirements, resulting in a messy budget process.
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Chief Darrell Losoya, Alpine native and Navy veteran, talks about dysfunction amongst elected officials, policing in America and competition.
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A quick review of the 2020 Census figures in Far West Texas, and how they'll effect the redistricting process at the local level.
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I asked the Alpine ISD school board members about mask mandates. They were (mostly) not forthcoming about their thoughts. Also, how to contact them and share your own opinions.
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BBRR's Chachi Hawkins is our guest to talk about the 21st year. Find out what's new and learn about the difference between a ranch rodeo and a pro rodeo.
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Local government agendas can be complex if you don't know what you're reading. On this episode, we break it down by section and discuss the purpose of each one. Nerd out!
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A deep dive into the topics that effect Alpine and Brewster County, Texas. Facts. And opinions based on facts.
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