May 2025

The Terlingua Creek Project is a legacy project for the Conservancy and a unique opportunity to protect more than 3,000 acres of land along the western boundary of the park. Private lands on Terlingua Creek adjacent and upstream of the Big Bend National Park boundary represent ecologically significant stream segments, and the potential for designation as such in the Texas Water Plan.

My son recently interviewed for an internship as part of his master’s degree program in engineering management. We’re still waiting for news, but it started me thinking about the whole phenomenon of job interviews.

Gov. Greg Abbott last week signed a $1 billion private school voucher bill into law in front of a large crowd at the Governor’s Mansion, the San Antonio Express-News and other media outlets reported. Abbott called the new law the biggest legislative win of his time in the governor’s office and touted the new program as the largest in the nation.

As your principal, it brings me immense pride and joy to celebrate this incredible milestone with you. You have made tremendous strides academically, with many of you earning associate degrees, workforce licenses, and industry-recognized certificates— accomplishments that speak volumes about your hard work, resilience, and commitment to success. You have also received acceptances to technical schools, colleges, and universities, while others have chosen the honorable path of military service—each of you stepping boldly into your future.

They are elderly and have very little money. Both have a number of health problems but despite this they always seem to have a good attitude and talk about trusting in God. I love to visit with them, and they tell me they pray together every morning asking for God’s care and every evening thanking Him for His watching over them. The Bible talks a lot about God’s care for us and the word used is Loving- kindness. The Bible says we can approach God only because He loves and cares for us, (Psalm 5:7, 23:6). God will forgive our sins if we ask Him, (confess), and put our trust in Jesus Christ and what He did upon the cross, (1 John 1:9&10, John 3:16). Two of the greatest things in this life is to have our sins forgiven and a new relationship with God. (Psalm 25:7, 51:1, 59:16). The Bible says God’s love is everywhere no matter where you go, (Psalm 33:5, 36:5). We are also encouraged to never give up trusting in Him, (Psalm 52:8&9). God’s help and watching over us is better than life itself, (Psalm 63:3&4). Sadly, to say many will not ask Jesus into their life or trust in God and it will cost them in this life but so much more in the life to come, (Psalm 32:10). Those who trust in God will have their life satisfied with many good things, (Psalm 90:14).

The Fort Stockton Panther Tennis Team wrapped up their postseason play this past weekend at the UIL Regional Tournament held May 9–10 in Lubbock. Despite drawing some of the toughest opponents in the bracket, the Panthers showed grit and determination on the court, representing Fort Stockton with pride in both boys doubles and girls singles competition.

.

Parents, student-athletes, coaches, and community leaders gathered in the Fort Stockton High School commons area on Monday, May 12, to meet DJ Howell, the newly appointed Athletic Director for Fort Stockton ISD.

Sul Ross State University Rodeo Coach C.J. Aragon will be inducted into the Idaho Rodeo Hall of Fame in October A native of Idaho, Aragon came to SRSU in Fall 2018. When he arrived, there were seven rodeo athletes on the team compared to more than 50 now.

Burgers sizzled on the grill and kids cannonballed into the pool as Fort Stockton ISD celebrated another year of athletic excellence with a splash—literally. For the third year in a row, the Fort Stockton Athletics Booster Club traded in the formal banquet hall for sun, water, and family fun at the Comanche Springs Swimming Pool during the annual Spring Fling Sports Awards on Tuesday, May 6.