October 2021

Be extra cautious when you “fall back” on Nov. 7, 2021.

In a recent ABC “Good Morning America” interview with co-anchor Robin Roberts, former President Barack Obama sent a clear, but somewhat couched, warning signal to President Joe Biden. Obama told Roberts that open borders are unsustainable, an observation that ABC subsequently edited out of the televised portion of the interview.

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Fort Stockton High School freshman Arael De La Rosa helps pick up trash in the city as a part of a clean-up event hosted by the Keeping Fort Stockton Beautiful organization on Oct. 9. Every grade is encouraged to do volunteer hours towards their Scholars Hours - a state program that recognizes students for their volunteerism when they graduate. Freshmen have a requirement of five hours and the amount of time needed for the recognition increases with each grade level. Courtesy Photos

It’s official. Dallas has finally unveiled a monument to two of its bestknown hometown musical talents.

Royce Coleman is an avid newspaper reader and native of West Texas. Driving in from Flower Mound (northwest of Dallas), he looked relieved to be lodging downtown at the historic Achterburg house.

The number of confirmed COVID-19 active cases hit a two-week low on Oct. 11 as 25 cases were reported – 10 lower than the day prior.

To make it more convenient for the business owner, Tom’s Roofing will have two designated parallel parking spaces in front of the building. The Fort Stockton City Council approved these parking adjustments for the downtown Main Street area, located within a one block radius between Fourth and Fifth Street, during its regular meeting held on Oct.

Could you think about a fear that you would never tell anyone just because they come from the deepest, most honest, and sincere part of our being? Nowadays, after a pandemic that changed the social order for many people, the number of fears that surround us is surprising. How many of us tremble with fear with things like, “what if I can’t find the job for which I prepare so much?” or “what if I lose my job?” or “what if one of my loved ones get COVID?” or even “what if I don’t fulfill the task that was given to me in life?”

The pandemic has not changed the fact that motor vehicle crashes continue to be the leading cause of death for teens 15 to 19 years old in the U.S. and in Texas. Due to their lack of driving experience, teens are more likely to underestimate dangerous situations or make critical decision errors that can lead to crashes. Distraction from other teen passengers adds to the risk. Studies have shown that crash risk increases with the number of passengers under age 21. According to a AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the crash risk increases by 44% for one passenger, doubles for two passengers and quadruples when carrying three or more passengers under 21.