July 2024

For the first time in approximately three years, the 4-H extension office is asking young participants if rabbits might be the right avenue for them. Elaine Haby, Ag and natural resource extension agent for Pecos County, shared in an interview with the Pioneer that rabbits offer a very flexible alternative for kids who are looking to be a part of the livestock world, but are limited by space, funds, or certainty.

2 tablespoons olive oil 2 pounds chicken breast, boneless and skinless, split in half lengthwise 1 teaspoon of salt, plus more, to taste ¼ teaspoon black pepper, plus more, to taste 4 large yellow onions, sliced ¼ inch thick 4 garlic cloves, finely minced. 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or stock ½ teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped, plus more, to taste and for garnish 8 ounces of Gruyere cheese, shredded DIRECTIONS 1.

Bring the elegance of French onion soup to chicken Have you ever had a delicious bowl of French onion soup? We’re not talking about the Lipton add water and heat kind. We’re talking about the chopping 10 pounds of onions and caramelizing them down, adding beef broth and red wine that is topped with crunchy croutons and gooey Gruyere cheese kind.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: How can I eliminate crabgrass in my lawn? I’ve had a small patch of it in the past, but this year it is rampant. Why would there be so much now? Crabgrass is an annual grassy weed.

Alpine - The Theatre of the Big Bend’s 59th season opened with “Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood” by Ken Ludwig Friday, July 5, at the Kokernot Outdoor Theatre in Alpine. Based on the English ballads of the 14th and 15th centuries, this comic version of the classic story shows how Robin Hood becomes the famous vigilante and leader of the Merry Men.

The Fort Stockton Community Theatre has announced that a performance of “When Bullfrogs Sing Opera,” written by Carl L. Williams will open on Friday August 2 through Wednesday, August 7.

YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO DO Your guide to local places to go and things to do! If you have an event for our Do Something! listing, please e-mail litzy.rodriguez@fortstocktonpioneer. com JUNE- JULY Imperial Public Library Summer Program, Inviting all kids 8yrs and older to our exciting Aero dance free classes.

LIBRARY NEWSPAPERS AVAILABLE AT OUR LIBRARY Did you know that our library has subscriptions to 7 newspapers? This list includes the Ft. Stockton Pioneer, The Alpine Avalanche as well as the Odessa American, Midland Reporter, Wall Street Journal and USA Today.

Bridge players in Fort Stockton are looking for other bridge players or people who would like to learn the game. Free lessons will be offered whether there is one person or a dozen who would like to spend time in the afternoons learning the game. For more information, call Ludene at 432-290-2357. If you already play and would like to join a group on Tuesday afternoons, call the same number.

WASHINGTON – Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. These committees make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. All nomination forms for the 2024 election must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by Aug. 1.