Council authorized staff to apply to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the Texas Community Development Block Grant program, which can provide eligible rural communities up to $750,000 for infrastructure and community development; staff noted a typical match of about 5% and that audits will be required with the application.

The city manager told the council that the USDA has obligated $1,000,000 in emergency community water-assistance funding to Alpine; staff also reported ongoing well repairs and related water-system actions.

Residents express concerns over potential bar reopening citing past disturbances and property damage.

City explores options for rezoning properties to commercial amidst community concerns and regulations

Council discusses regulations on carport placements and short-term rental classifications.