August 2024

The 2024 football season is just around the corner, and the Fort Stockton Panthers are ready to roar into action. The excitement is intense as the Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshman teams gear up to kick off their season this Thursday and Friday.

The Fort Stockton Prowler Volleyball teams faced off against Lubbock Monterey on Tuesday night, August 20, in a challenging series of matches. Despite their strong efforts, the Prowlers were unable to secure a win against the formidable Lady Plainsmen.

Reeves County – The West Texas Food Bank (WTFB) is set to continue its vital mission of providing food assistance to those in need across Reeves County. In September, the WTFB will hold two crucial distribution outreaches to support local families and individuals.

HEAD OVER MEALS It is the season to brunch. The weather is warming up, but the temperatures are still mild, so this is the best time to gather for brunch with your crew.

Editor’s note: It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered evidence of guilt, all defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The following list is provided by the Pecos County Sheriff’s Department.

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GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, How can I eliminate Mexican petunias? They are so invasive. A broadleaf weedkiller (containing 2,4-D) will kill a certain portion of them, but at some point, you may decide to rototill deeply and rake out as much of the root system as possible.

In Isaiah 43:1-2, we see one of God’s most assuring promises to His people. “When you pass through the water, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.”

I remember the time my son told me about missing some cows. He counted them on a Friday and the next Monday they were not all there. He talked to the neighbors but no luck. He found a gate open at one end of the pasture and after several days he finally located the cows.

The dog-day heat wave has sent power demands to new records, the Austin American- Statesman reported. With much of the state enduring an excessive heat warning, power demand peaked at 85,559 megawatts last week, breaking a record set last August.