November 2021

Lady Longhorns crowned state XC champions

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When teams lose their best athlete – no matter the sport or level – a significant drop off in performance usually ensues. That was far from the case for the Buena Vista girls cross country team and they showed it on the biggest stage.
The Buena Vista girls cross country team was crowned Class 1A champions on Nov. 5 at Old Settler’s Park in Round Rock. Courtesy Photo

A good month to grow a beard

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November has arrived, and things are going to really get hairy now. Every November, two charitable organizations I like, Movember and No-Shave November, raise funds by encouraging people to not cut or shave their hair.
A good month to grow a beard

A winning idea for Americans and their dogs

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Our elected representatives in Washington produce bad ideas like cows produce methane. But if Congress really wants to do something to make the lives of Americans better – and remember, I said “if” – I have an idea.
A winning idea for Americans and their dogs

Where Ya Headed?

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A week into his monthlong vacation, Dan of Florida pulled into town last Thursday with his wife Megan. While driving through Texas, the couple mapped out a constellation of National Parks to visit while making their way to California.
Dan and Megan of Florida passed through Fort Stockton last week during their stretch of National Parks. Kicking off a month-long vacation, the couple enjoyed their first drive through the Lone Star State. Photo by Jeremy Gonzalez

FSHS Band Royalty

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JC Napay and Zamia Dodson were crowned Fort Stockton High School Band Sweetheart and Beau at Friday’s game on Nov. 5.
FSHS Band Royalty

Part two: Thanksgiving in Colossians

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In the Bible we find a book titled Colossians. It is a letter that was written by the Apostle Paul to the local church at Colossae. The local church by definition is a group of baptized believers who are committed to God and to one another to regularly gather to take the Lord’s Supper, see others baptized, to pray, preach and sing God’s Word.
Part two: Thanksgiving in Colossians

Not too early to plan your Thanksgiving meal

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Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and it’s not too early to start planning your Thanksgiving meal. Many families have traditional items or family favorites. One of the harvest of the fall is pumpkins. There are many ways to prepare pumpkins. Onehalf cup of pumpkins provides an excellent source of vitamin A and good source of vitamin C.
Not too early to plan your Thanksgiving meal