June 2024

The Alpine Cowboys, the Pecos League’s powerhouse, are continuing their record-breaking run, now holding a 22-1 record after a series of impressive victories this past week.

Bradye Barragan, an upcoming sophomore from Fort Stockton High School, recently competed in the 2024 Junior Tour Powered by Under Armour Nationals, held at the prestigious PGA National Resort and Spa in Florida.

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I must remember this: Ephesians 4:32 says, “Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” Lately I have been very curt with people, especially with those who irritate me. And I catch myself doing so and try to keep my mouth shut.

I remember when her parents came to visit and brought my only granddaughter, who was about three at that time. We had fun and good times together. She would always ask me about all the animals, like the cat, the dog, and other pets.

A couple of days ago, I retrieved one (of about a hundred) of our family doglets’ chew bones from the seemingly unreachable chasm under my youngest and quietest daughter’s bed using an ingenious invention of my own making – namely a straightened-out wire clothes hanger.

The chief of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas told state lawmakers recently that the state’s power demand could nearly double in just six years. The reasons: population growth, new requests for grid connections, and a rise in requests from data centers and other heavy users.

It is interesting how history takes one to unexpected places and unexpected stories. I began writing about Forrestine Cooper because hers is the only childhood memoir I have found that includes life at Fort Davis. But the story goes deeper and, in some ways tragic - a story of unrequited love.

Tomorrow, the Pecos County Senior Center, a place to gather and support one another, will open its doors to guests to participate and enjoy its annual 4th of July potluck. They look forward to sharing the special day with the community.