November 2023

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As time runs out next week on the fourth special session, Gov. Greg Abbott said he will continue to fight for school choice, despite the Texas House once again decisively rejecting it when 21 Republicans largely from rural districts joined Democrats in stripping it from a $7.6 billion education bill. The Austin American-Statesman reported it is unclear what Abbott’s next move will be.

Did you hear gun shots ringing out over the hills just west of Sanderson Nov. 18 as trucks lined the cliff side near the bluff? As the first shots were fired, filling the air with the smell of gun powder, at 11:30 a.m. the 59th annual Turkey Shoot began. Hosted by the Rifle and Pistol Club at the shooting range on the bluff, shooters of every caliber lined up to sign up for the many events of the day. Each event left the winner with one or more of the 30 turkeys that were up for grabs.

Lucky Two Times Animal Sanctuary is not a rescue organization, it’s a sanctuary. And currently, there are 54 dogs, 23 cats, two horses, one donkey (don’t call him a “mule” or his feelings will be hurt), two roosters, two ducks and five chickens. All either involved in a criminal case or victims of abuse.

To my Fellow Texans in the Hill Country, West Texas and South Texas: Serving the past five terms as your Representative in the Texas House has been a high honor. During this time, I have logged more than 127,000 driving miles representing a district nearly the size of the State of West Virginia. I’ve taken more than 10,000 votes on the House floor, personally authored 75 bills that passed into law—many directly benefitting our region of Texas, small towns, agriculture, small business and our rural economy— and co-authored or sponsored more than 100 other bills that passed into law.

YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO DO Your guide to local places to go and things to do! If you have an event for our Do Something! listing, please e-mail shawn.yorks@fortstocktonpioneer.com. NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 1 2023 Pecan Exhibition and Food Show at First National Bank, 1000 W.

Ingredients 2 ½ pounds of cabbage 4 cups of turkey (leftover) 1 ½ cups sausage (casings removed) 2 eggs 3 cups of beef stock 6 ounces lean salt pork (1/4 in. in thickness-you will need 12 slices) 2 cups finely minced onions 1 medium onion thinly sliced 1 medium carrot thinly sliced 2 cups crushed tomatoes ½ teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper ¾ teaspoon thyme ¼ teaspoon allspice 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons olive oil Directions *For this recipe you will need to prepare an oven safe bowl about 3 quarts in size.

The Pecos County Commissioners Court on Nov. 27 heard an update on Pecos County Veterans Services from director Michael Corkrum, who also requested a hybrid work schedule to allow him to work remotely while he’s traveling. Corkrum told the commissioners that to be Veterans Service Officer in Texas one must be certified by the Veterans Commission and an accreditation process.

Christmas is a season of travel. Many of us pack up the family vehicle and drive across the country to visit relatives. Others use the holiday to find the sun and reenergize on vacation. Those of us who stay put may still have our lives disrupted by an invasion of guests or relatives.