August 2021

“I spread out my hands to you; I thirst for you like a parched land.” Psalms 143:6 (NIV) I often feel that we, as Christians in the U.S., have it too good. Most of us, even during the worst of times, don’t face the same hardships as people living in many other parts of the world.

The summer months are flying by, and school will be starting soon, but don’t let the summer slip away without enjoying the health benefits of berries, watermelon, and cantaloupe. You know the saying that good things come in small packages? Well, when it comes to the health benefits of berries, it’s true. In a recent Health Hints newsletter, two registered dietitians were asked about the health of berries. Rachel Helfferich runs her own virtual practice, Everglow Nutrition, and is a yoga instructor. Amy Gorin is owner of Plant-Based Eats in Stamford, Conn.

The Fort Stockton High School Pride of Pantherland band practiced for their performances at halftime shows of football games this season at the high school last week. The first football at home will be on Sept. 3 against Alpine. Courtesy Photos

Fort Stockton High School Student hosted its first student council meeting for the upcoming school year on Aug. 6.

Keeping Historic Fort Stockton Beautiful Chairman Guadalupe Fierro and KHFSB Vice-Chairman Ross Harper presented Casa De Modas Business Owner Amy Terrazas and staff, Britney Jaques, Gabbie Sparks and Elva Valadez with a Certificate of Appreciation for Aug. 2021 recognizing their efforts to Keep Historic Fort Stockton Beautiful. Courtesy Photo

VERY BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE Ice cubes, 1 cup milk, 1 cup fresh blueberries blended together. Measurements depend on the quantity you want to make.

The cast of “A Bad Year for Tomatoes,” a comedy by John Patrick and directed by Alice Duerksen, prepares for performances Aug. 27 – Sept. 1 at Nelson Street Theatre. Pictured left to right are: Michelle Salazar, Gretta McKissack, Kathy Montanez, Gerardo Pules, Jordan Rychlik, and Kyle Card. Not pictured is Daniel Frank. The cast invites everyone to make dinner theatre reservations for Saturday, Aug. 28, at Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce, or call Alice Duerksen at 336-3180 for reservations or information about the other performances.