Congressional candidate hosts border wall forum

Congressional candidate hosts border wall forum

Alpine River enthusiasts and locals came out in force for a border wall forum in Alpine last Thursday—an event with a decidedly nonpartisan atmosphere. The forum was hosted by Brandon Herrera, the Republican candidate for U.S. House District 23, which covers much of the Big Bend, but many Democrats were in attendance. ”Tonight’s forum was an opportunity to hear directly from those impacted by this wall,” Herrera said. “I remain committed to seek…