July 2024

Miss Fort Stockton

LOOKING BACK

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.

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.

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.

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.

AdventGX, a Texas-based community and economic development company, is leading a partnership of hotel developers and investors to undertake the redevelopment of the historic Springhirst Hotel in Fort Stockton, Texas.

Water Carnival Returns

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced today that Sul Ross State University in Alpine has met the criteria to advance their provisional status in its quest to transition into Division II athletic competition. In early 2023, Athletic Director Amanda Workman said the university would apply for DII status, which was approved last July.