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LAREDO – Sophomore Vivian Jimenez had four hits as the Sul Ross State University softball team (1-7 Lone Star Conference, 4-13) lost 5-3 and 7-5 to Texas A&M International (5-2 LSC, 12-7), Sunday at Dustdevil Softball Field.

I remember when my wife and I were blessed with the arrival of a new grandson. I enjoyed watching mother and new baby together. She got up early in the morning and worked in the kitchen. She had a little crib close by and she talked to him and he made funny little sounds back to her. It is amazing the bond that is developing between them and the love relationship they have. As I watched him in his little crib kicking and smiling I wondered what his future will be? Our newest grandson reminds me of something in the Bible. I wonder what Mary thought when she was informed by the Angel Gabriel that she would have a child? She had lived in a way that pleased God very much and as a result He was going to bless her in a very special way, (Luke 1:26-35). She was going to have a baby but no ordinary baby, as He was to be the Son of the Most High, (The Son of God) and His name was to be Jesus, (Matthew 1:18-25). He was going to be a King and would save people from their sins, (Luke 2:10&11). The Bible does not say much about the early years that Mary spent with her son but we know she loved Him and tenderly cared for Him, (Luke 2:7). Let’s not forgot why He came and what He did. See you in church next Sunday.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, regarding the crape myrtle bark scale – Southeastern Virginia has been battling this pest for years. The scale itself will not kill the plants.

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.

Offender: ROLAND RIVAS GARCIA Offense: RESIST ARREST SEARCH OR TRANSPORT Offense Date: 02/13/2020 Arresting Agency: Ft. Stockton Police Department County Cause No.: CR-23889 Sentencing Date: 1/22/2025 Sentencing: DEFENDANT PLED GUILTYTIME SERVED FOUR (4) DAYS in the County Jail; $0.00 GeneralFine;$0.00Mandatory Fines; $0.00 Restitution; $0.00 Court Costs; $0.00 Reimbursement Fees. Offender: STEPHANIE RAE MONTOYA Offense: ASSAULT CAUSES BODILY INJURY FAMILY VIOLENCE Offense Date: 08/03/2023 Arresting Agency: Ft. Stockton Police Department County CauseNo.:CR-25583Sentencing Date: 01/29/2025 Sentencing: DEFENDANT PLEAD GUILTY - TIME SERVED FORTY-ONE(41)DAYSinthe CountyJail;$0.00GeneralFine; $0.00 Mandatory Fines; $0.00 Restitution; $0.00 Court Costs; $0.00ReimbursementFees Offender: JUAN JOSE REYNOSA Offense: DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 1ST OFFENSE Offense Date: 01/30/2024 Arresting Agency: Department of Public Safety County Cause No.: CR-25956 Sentencing Date: 1/29/2025 Sentencing: DEFENDANT PLEAD GUILTY - ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) DAYS in the County Jail, suspended forSIX(6)MONTHSonCommunity Supervision; $500.00 General Fine; $200.00 Mandatory Fines; $0.00 Restitution; $270.00 Court Costs; $110.00 Reimbursement Fees; zero (0) hours of community service; $60.00 monthly Community SupervisionFee Offender: CRISTIAN SAMANIEGO Offense:DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 2ND Offense Date: 07/04/2023 Arresting Agency: Department of Public Safety County Cause No.: CR-25607 Sentencing Date: 01/29/2025 Sentencing: DEFENDANT PLEAD GUILTY - ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) DAYS in the County Jail, suspended for TWELVE (12) MONTHS on Community Supervision; $1,500.00 General Fine; $200.00 Mandatory Fines; $60.00 Restitution; $270.00 Court Costs; $110.00 Reimbursement Fees;zero(0)hours of community service; $60.00 monthly Community Supervision Fee

Fort Stockton Intermediate School’s Student of the Month Fort Stockton Middle School’s Student of the Month Alamo’s Student of the Month Apache’s Student of the Month Fort Stockton High School’s Student of the Month.

Pecos County Water Control District #1 is pleased to announce that on February 11, Dudley McKissack, President, appointed Lea Daggett to the Water District Board. Lea Daggett is a lifelong resident of Pecos County with a family history in ranching.

The Fort Stockton Historical Society hosted its annual banquet last Thursday evening at the Large Community Hall, drawing more than 100 attendees for an evening of celebration, reflection, and education. The event featured a year-in-review presentation, the introduction of new board members, a prime rib dinner, and a captivating program on the history of local airfields.

Next month, one of the Fort Stockton cultural hubs will welcome mentalist, hypnotist, and motivational speaker, Dr. Steve Taubman, for an evening of Mind Magic.

Congressman Tony Gonzales ( TX- 23), Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Conference (CHC), has spearheaded a letter to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, urging House leadership to support a budget that reins in wasteful spending while safeguarding critical programs that millions of Americans rely on.