January 2024

Dear Editor: In Bible Prophecy, there is no mention or hint of the existence of the USA. Could it be that the Democrat Marxists are going to destroy the USA? Some ten million illegal aliens from all over the world have invaded our country the last three years.

The fresh water aquifers and rivers of Texas are in danger — in particular the Pecos River and the aquifers underlying the Permian Basin.

Fort Stockton High School’s Prowlers girls basketball team entered Tuesday’s district road game at Pecos looking to get back on the winning track after suffering their third straight loss, Friday to Greenwood.

In what vartsity head basketball coach Travis Lancaster called a shock, the Fort Stockton Panthers fell to the visiting San Elizario Eagles 44-27, Friday night at the Bill and Virginia Williams Special Events Center.

The Fort Stockton High School Blue Wave competed in the Andrews Invitational Swim Meet last Saturday to prepare our swimmers for the upcoming District swim meet. This meet consisted of 28 teams from Class 6A to 4A and 450 swimmers.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: I have a 3-year-old Meyer lemon tree that I have protected for the winter with a large 8x6x8ft. collapsible greenhouse.

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In observing young children, I am amazed at what they learn at a very early age. One thing they are taught is that food is for the mouth not all over the face or in the hair. Other lessons include not to throw temper tantrums, to say thank you and please.

Starting a new year is akin to crossing a river, leaving the past behind and coming out clean to start fresh on the other side. At least we like to think of it that way. We may even go so far as to look at ourselves in a mirror and make promises to ourselves about how this year will be different.