Montana, where American still works
I’m a lucky American. Thanks to my wife Colleen’s job as a travel agent, in the last two weeks I’ve been to Europe and back.
August 2022
The keys to living well
Comedian Carl Reiner was good at living well, and he lived well until the age of 98. I recently watched his 2017 HBO documentary, “If You’re Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast.”
We live this new life together
Luke chapter 14, verses 25-33. I love this passage that contains a specific teaching from the Lord Jesus Christ on the reality and cost of discipleship.
Branford pears split down middle of trunks when they’re 15-18 years old
Dear Neil: What is the life expectancy of a Bradford pear? We have one that was planted when our house was built 35 years ago. It’s between our drive and the neighbor’s yard. I wanted to take it out five years ago, but our neighbors asked us to keep it.
Recreation center project put on hold
A new recreation center project in Fort Stockton is being put on hold for the foreseeable future following a discussion that was held at the Intergovernmental Recreation Board meeting in Fort Stockton late last month.
Former FSISD teacher exemplifies artistic touch in city
Artist Laurie Holman is putting her paint brushes to work in town with various projects. Formerly an art teacher here in Fort Stockton, Holman is currently teaching art at the Crockett Middle School in Odessa.
Iraan-Sheffield, Buena Vista school districts add school resource officers
For the first time in their school district’s history, Iraan-Sheffield ISD and Buena Vista ISD will have school resource officers stationed at their campus during the school year.
Perennial power tested by Prowlers in season opener
Fort Stockton was able to accomplish what 40 of Wink’s 47 opponents could not a season ago – take a set from the defending Class 2A state semifinalists.
Classic Roast Chicken
What is more comforting on a Sunday afternoon than a nap? Perhaps a golden, juicy, and delicious roast chicken.
