November 2022

The Xi Zeta Lambda sorority held its annual holiday auction on Nov. 17 at the Fort Stockton Community Theater building. The annual auction brought in dozens of individuals who bid on holiday-themed items.

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November 1998 … future Fort Stockton head football coach Jeremy Hickman was named second team all-district for the 1998 season. November 1999 … This mom and her daughter enjoyed Fort Stockton’s downtown Halloween festivities in 1999.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: This summer the right side of my tree looked shorter and less filled out than the left side. Some of the leaves on the right side turned yellow early or else that side is dying.

Fort Stockton nearly attained their second win of the season on Nov. 21 in Presidio.

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KARAN’S KORNER Thanksgiving is here. You may be paying more money for your turkey this year because of inflation so I want to share some cooking tips with you and a recipe for a delicious turkey.

A flavorful brine and slow cook over natural wood make this a sure fire hit.

GUEST COLUMNIST The whole concept of a bed and breakfast is pretty ingenious and fits almost perfectly with my lifestyle. In fact, the words “bed” and “breakfast” are fair representations of my favorite activities, namely eating, sleeping and eating.

GUEST COLUMNIST Is the glass half empty or half full? In my experience it’s always been half full -- and that’s one of many things I am thankful for this Thanksgiving.