November 2022

With Thanksgiving and the holiday season upon us, one might wonder if the Pilgrims had bread at their table. This is something to contemplate if one is unfamiliar with American holiday traditions. If someone were to ask about the staples of a holiday meal, many would likely reply bread. Unless for some dietary reason your family doesn’t eat bread at all, I am pretty sure it graces most tables during the holidays.

Thanksgiving is not a religious holiday, and even the origin of Thanksgiving that we are taught in school are somewhat sketchy. But I love the fact that we gather once a year with family and friends to give thanks for the blessings of the year. The fact that we limit it to once a year is also problematic.

The Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin awarded the Fort Stockton Public Library with a $5,000 sub-grant on Nov. 21. The funds, which will be available to the library in January, will be used for the Mango Languages Program.

Only six players dressed out for the Lady Longhorns on Monday after when they took to the court against Alpine. 

The limited number of available athletes was no problem for Buena Vista, not when three of the group playing were named Sanchez. 

The Sanchez sisters combined for five 3-pointers and 34 of Buena Vista’s 56 points as the Lady Longhorns had their way with an injury-ridden Alpine Lady Bucks, 56-20. 

Texas legislators are off to the races, filing more than 850 bills on Monday, the first day of filing season for the 88th session, which begins Jan. 10.

The Austin American-Statesman reported the potential laws, constitutional amendments and propositions address everything from property taxes to border security, access to guns, abortion, education and health care.

The 48th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair took place on Nov. 19 at the Pecos County Civic Center. Vendors provided a variety of gifts and goods that were available just in time for the holidays. Items available ranged from art, food, clothes, jewelry, and decorations.