August 2024

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GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: My redcedar tree started off with one branch that looked like it was dying, and since it seems to have spread. Any idea what this could be? I would almost guarantee you that it’s the work of cedar bark beetles.

The Fort Stockton Panther Varsity Tennis Team faced a fierce challenge over the weekend at the annual Basin Brawl, competing in four matches across two intense days. Despite the scorching temperatures, the Panthers displayed resilience, finishing the weekend with a .500 record.

West Texas Roots: Local Athletes Connect with Olympic Dreams at Paris 2024 The 2024 Paris Olympics concluded Sunday August 11, marking the end of two weeks filled with thrilling competitions, heart-stopping moments, and record-breaking performances. For the United States, these Olympics were a showcase of athletic prowess, with American athletes bringing home an impressive medal haul.

The Fort Stockton Panthers have roared into the 2024 football season with a statement. From varsity to freshmen, each squad showcased impressive performances in their first scrimmages, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting season.

The Fort Stockton High School Volleyball program has kicked off its 2024 season with a series of competitive scrimmages and official matches that showcase the team’s potential. From scrimmages in Andrews and Greenwood to a dual meet on August 13 and the Monahans Volleyball Tournament, the Prowlers are demonstrating their strength and determination early on.

John 15:1-3 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you.

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS As Texans endure the dog days of summer, experts say deaths related to heat in Texas and nationwide are likely undercounted, the Texas Standard reported. With climate change causing warmer days and nights, last year was the hottest on record in Texas.

Welcome to another installment of Things You Should Do Before a Wild Saturday Night Consists of Cruising the Aisles at Walgreen s for Prune Juice and Denture Adhesive! After ten years of traveling with my family for summer vacation to the coast of Alabama (yes, they have a coast – and it has nothing to do with Nick Saban), we were finally able to catch a scheduled practice of the worldfamous U.S. Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Team at nearby Pensacola Naval Air Station.

Dear Editor, In our current political climate, we have a lot of people who insist that government “can’t do anything right” and we shouldn’t trust it to deliver good service for us. I am happy to report that out here in Pecos County your government works very well and efficiently.