January 2025

Planning For Retirement

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It is a much talked about subject today and many people are very concerned if they will be able to retire and what kind of retirement they will have. One question is will they have enough money to retire, and another is where they will retire and what kind of home will they live in. It is a good thing to plan for the future and not to just live for today. Thinking about these things reminds me of something in the Bible.

Leaf dropping could be due to genetics

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Dear Neil, these golden rain trees (see photo) are in Laredo. Why would one have dropped its leaves normally while the other is still holding most of its foliage? This is probably just a genetic variation between two individuals.
Leaf dropping could be due to genetics

Panther and Prowler Powerlifters Take on Heavy Lifts at Home Meet

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Prowlers earn second-place team honors; Panthers finish strong in fifth The Fort Stockton Powerlifting Panthers and Prowlers showcased their strength and determination during their only home meet of the season, held on January 18 at Fort Stockton High School. The event began with athlete weighins at 5:00 a.m., lifting started at 8:45 a.m., and the competition concluded by 4:00 p.m.
Panther and Prowler Powerlifters

Edward James Allaire

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Following a lengthy and hard-fought battle, Edward James Allaire, of Midland, passed away on Monday, January 13, with his wife of 31 years by his side. Known to most as Butch, he was often seen cruising the streets of Fort Stockton in some classics, hitting it “miles” on the golf course, and dipping a worm in the scarce waters of West Texas.
Edward James

Lucia Isabel Lujan

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Lucia Isabel Lujan, Newborn, of Fort Stockton, passed away on Wednesday January 15, 2025, at Dell Children’s Ascension Hospital in Austin, Texas. Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m.
Lucia Isabel Lujan