October 2024

NEW BOOKS FOR THE WEEK: Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner Bad River by Marc Cameron Medgar & Myrlie: Medgar Evers and the Love Story that Awakened America by Joy-Ann Reid The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier The Life Impossible by Matt Haig Peach Tea Smash by Laura Childs Capture or Kill: A Mitch Rapp...

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Texas House Republicans who want to oust Speaker Dade Phelan have coalesced behind a single opponent: state Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield.

In the current economy, when a visit to the grocery store requires a long-term financing plan, it has become clear that our family must find ways to spend less.

Have you ever pondered how spiritually attracted God is to each of us? It’s a lot like magnetism or the influence of gravity, both found in the elements of Creation that God created for us. If we pay attention, we can feel God pulling us toward him.

Good morning and may God lead and guide us in every step, choice and direction we take. As I traveled at the beginning of daylight, the Lord spoke to me about how on a daily pattern we get ready by going to the mirror to see what is not in proper order and what is needed to prepare for proper order.

LOOKING BACK

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, what would have caused all these holes in my hostas’ leaves? Snails? Yes, either snails or slugs. They’re pretty much partners in crime.

It's time to grab your favorite bread and cheese and hit the kitchen. If you were to take a poll, I imagine that very few people would tell you they dislike a grilled cheese sandwich.

The Fort Stockton High School Prowler Volleyball teams ended their preseason on a high note, hosting the Crane Lady Cranes in their last non-district contest before entering district play.

The Fort Stockton High School and Middle School Panthers Football teams faced intense competition last week, showing grit and determination despite some tough outcomes. With heads held high, the Panthers are set to regroup and fight back in their upcoming games.