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Alpine, ISD discuss $700,000–$1M plan to upgrade Manuel Paine Field as sports‑tourism asset

City of Alpine City Council · March 18, 2026
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Alpine ISD superintendent presented a proposal to rebuild Manuel Paine Field into a tournament‑quality facility tied to a sports‑tourism strategy; estimated total cost cited at $700,000–$1,000,000 and the district seeks an April decision on HOT‑funding eligibility and partnership terms.

Michelle Weinhart, superintendent of Alpine Independent School District, told the City Council that the district and city have discussed converting Manuel Paine Field in Coconut Park into a tournament‑quality softball facility as part of a broader sports‑tourism strategy.

Weinhart said the lump‑sum project estimate ranges from $700,000 to $1,000,000, to be split between the district and the city…

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