Hear Me Out: The Newsletter

Home
Hear Me Out: The Podcast
Archive
About
Amit Rangra, Alpine candidate for mayor
Alpine mayor candidate Amit Rangra on the issues, the Alpine of his youth, and how to take on expensive projects without breaking the bank.
 • 
Betse Esparza
Catherine Eaves, Alpine candidate for mayor
Alpine mayoral candidate Catherine Eaves on engaging the community, the city’s top issues, and the non-profit she created to provide counseling for…
 • 
Betse Esparza

March 2022

A Tale of Two Elections
You’re going to need to vote twice in May — once for for city council and school board candidates, and again in a run-off/special election. Don’t think…
 • 
Betse Esparza
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales on education, healthcare, national security
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R) calls in to talk about Sul Ross, rural healthcare, and how to reach across the aisle.
 • 
Betse Esparza
What would you ask Congressman Tony Gonzales?
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales will join me on KVLF 1240 AM Radio Tuesday, March 15, at 5:25 p.m. What do you want to know? I am not promising that I’l…
 • 
Betse Esparza

February 2022

More than fine: The Arts at SRSU are getting a big boost
SRSU Fine Arts Chair Marjie Scott tells us how state revenue bonds totaling $24.6 million will be used to upgrade the department’s infrastructure.
 • 
Betse Esparza
Meet the Democratic Candidates for Brewster County Judge
Candidates Benjamin Barrientes, Oscar Cobos and Mimi Smith explain what qualifies them for the highest elected office in Brewster County. Early voting…
 • 
Betse Esparza
Meet the Republican Candidates for Brewster County Judge
Candidates Greg Henington, Monty Kimball and Ryan Skelton explain what qualifies them for the highest elected office in Brewster County. Early voting…
 • 
Betse Esparza

December 2021

Smart people live in Alpine: Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff talks with authority about Omicron
Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff, a global health correspondent for National Public Radio’s Science Desk, lives here in Alpine. She talks to us about the Omicron…
 • 
Betse Esparza
1
Alpine Montessori School's enrollment is growing
Alpine Montessori School Director Amelie Urbanczyk and teacher Amy Ellis talk about the curriculum, student life and avoiding COVID interruptions, plus…
 • 
Betse Esparza

November 2021

Filing for election: How do you do it?
To run for county offices and higher, you have to first “file” for election. We explain what that means, and tell you who has filed to run as of today…
 • 
Betse Esparza
1
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.
 • 
Betse Esparza
© 2024 Betse Esparza
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start WritingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture