April 2024

From the Pulpit: Reflection

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Reporter (Katie) Today we continue our exclusive interview with that famous Spirit, God. He is such a hot topic these days! God has granted the Fort Stockton Pioneer a chance to speak with him exclusively and hear what all the fuss is about.

Trying to Cook Supper

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I remember the time my wife went to spend a few days with our daughter. While she was gone, I tried to do my work, keep the house, and cook. One afternoon an old friend called and said he was coming over for dinner. I tried to fix some special foods for him. Accidentally, I spilled a full jar of hot sauce on the kitchen floor, then a pan of milk boiled over on the stove. Boy, what a mess. I realized that my wife’s job was not an easy one and even more difficult when our children were at home. I think we do not appreciate others for what they do. Try to think about the good things, not the negative. That experience helped me to realize that it was not easy for Jesus to die on the cross for us, (Hebrews 12:2). He suffered so much, (1 Peter 2:21-24). He is keeping or providing for us; interceding on our behalf in heaven, (Romans 8:34&35). The Bible also says it will be difficult (1 Peter 4:18) for the righteous (those who have accepted Christ and are born again, (1 Peter 1:3) to be saved, (allowed into Heaven or Paradise). I gave my wife a big hug and thanked her for taking such good care of me when she returned. We ought to get on our knees every day and thank Jesus for giving us salvation. See you in Church on Sunday.

‘Aggressive’ hurricane forecast for Gulf Coast

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CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Colorado State University researchers are calling this year’s hurricane season forecast “the most aggressive” ever, the Texas Standard reported. They say there is a 54% chance a hurricane will strike the Texas coast, and a 25% chance it will be major.
‘Aggressive’ hurricane forecast for Gulf Coast

Becoming a Swiftie dad, and other skills I’ve learned

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Having raised three daughters, I’ve gained, in the words of Liam Neeson, “a very particular set of skills.” Unfortunately, none of these skills would be useful in the event of an international kidnapping. Because two of our daughters (and some of our credit cards) are now in college and one is deep in the bowels of high school, I feel like an abandoned appliance that seemed pretty nifty at first, but the novelty quickly wore off.
Becoming a Swiftie dad, and other skills I’ve learned

Bridging the gap: Bringing your state government to Far West Texas

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As a lifelong Texan, I’ve witnessed the unique challenges faced by families in our rural communities, such as limited access to essential services like unemployment and childcare, as well as insufficient support in accessing resources for business development and assistance for veterans, to name a few. The vastness of our state can sometimes create barriers to accessing essential services, leaving many feeling isolated and overlooked.
Bridging the gap: Bringing your state government to Far West Texas

Ribbon cutting held for new museum and research center in Fort Davis

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The ribbon cutting for The Old Sheriffs Museum and Research Center in Fort Davis was held at 11 am on April 13. The Old Sheriffs Museum and Research Center came about because Carl C. Williams, a retired Brewster County Sheriff, and his friend Ben Medley, the son of past Jeff Davis County Sheriff Wilbur Medley, wanted to honor the history of law enforcement in this area of West Texas. Since the sheriffs out here cover large swaths of land and work with the small, local communities, they see and do a lot.
A gathering of local area law enforcement, the Fort Davis Chamber of Commerce the museum board, and retired Brewster County Sheriff Carl. C. Williams was present at the ribbon cutting for the newly opened Old Sheriffs Museum and Research Center in Fort Davis.