March 2023

As we draw closer to the end of the season of Lent and this “not quite yet” time before the celebration of Easter, what might we do, say, or meditate on in these last few days? What if we were to find one thing that we are grateful for each day between now and Easter and thank God, truly thank God for that at the beginning or end of each day? This might be hard to do for many of us. We know that so many people are hurting, including ourselves right now.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: I had two gardenia trees in large pots. I think the winter did a number on them because the leaves all turned brown.

Despite not competing in relay events, the Panther track put forth a noteworthy effort on March 24 at the Levelland track meet. Zane Hodges won the 110-meter hurdles and the 300 hurdles, attaining two of the Panthers’ three gold medals.

YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO DO If you have an event for our Do Something! listing, please e-mail nathan. heuer@ fortstocktonpioneer.

GUEST COLUMNIST Regardless of how bitter the immigration argument – and the debate routinely sinks to new hostility lows – everyone should agree that open borders must not be allowed to disrupt public education. If an individual’s station in life prevents him from enrolling his children in private schools, then a solid public education is essential.

Photos are from the Fort Stockton Pioneer archives at the Pioneer’s office located at 210 N. Nelson St.

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KARAN’S KORNER April is Stress Awareness Month in which we observe and promote the importance of coping positively with and reducing stress. An accumulation of stress over years can lead to chronic stress and this affects our bodies negatively.