February 2023

Chicken noodle soup casserole style

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Have you ever been so sick that it takes every last bit of strength you have to raise your head? Or better yet, you’re sick and camped out on the couch, but eating a steaming hot bowl of chicken noodle soup is difficult or almost impossible without the risk of spilling it everywhere?

That problem has now been solved, with chicken noodle soup, but in casserole style.

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Mata chosen for FCA all-star volleyball game

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The Fort Stockton High School Volleyball program is ecstatic to announce the selection of Eliana "Lala" Mata to the inaugural Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Permian Basin Volleyball All-Star Game. The senior will be competing among various volleyball players from around the Permian Basin.

Eliana Mata

Billy Gene Roberts

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Billy Gene Roberts, 82, better known to everyone as Ike Roberts from Marathon, entered eternal rest on Jan. 29, 2023.
Billy Gene Roberts

William (Bill) Wayne Rawls

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William (Bill) Wayne Rawls left his earthly home to be with Jesus on Sunday, Jan. 29 at the ripe old age of 90. He lived a wonderful, joy filled life that centered on God first and then his loving family.
William (Bill) Wayne Rawls

Blake Everett Graves

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Blake Everett Graves went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023 in McCamey, Texas. He was born on Dec. 10, 1982 in Odessa, Texas. He grew up in West Texas and Phoenix, Arizona and excelled in sports. He was a standout athlete in many sports including football, baseball, hockey, wrestling, softball, and golf. He also loved to water ski and snowboard. He earned many distinctions in sports as he was “All City” in wrestling and “All-District” in football. Adding to his athlete prowess, he was a wild steer saddling champion five years running in the World Championship Barbados Cookoff in Rankin, Texas.
Blake Everett Graves

Fans don’t let fans drive drunk

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During Super Bowl LVII, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is teaming up with The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to remind football fans everywhere that fans don’t let fans drive drunk. Super Bowl LVII is on Sunday, Feb. 12. If you’re heading out to a Super Bowl party and you plan to drink alcohol, make sure you plan for a designated driver to get you home safely at the night’s end.
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