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GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, I have a pecan tree that no longer produces pecans. It merely causes a lot of debris all over my patio.

This is a very familiar term to airplane pilots. In any flight there is the takeoff, the trip or journey and with the airport in sight the final approach and finally the landing. For pilots, some flights can be a piece of cake with no mechanical or weather problems. On the other hand some flights can be troublesome, maybe with mechanical or weather problems or just long tiring trips. Many pilots give a sigh of relief after a long trip and say or think, “On the ground at last”.

As we have been appreciating Jesus’ appearances as the Risen Lord in the weeks following His Resurrection, a day long and still celebrated as Easter Sunday, we now come to the appearance explored in the last chapter of the Gospel according to John. While the chronology of this appearance within the fortyday Easter season does not comport well with Luke’s provision of an Ascension event in Jerusalem, it blends inspiringly with Matthew’s great commission and relives the miracle of a great fishing catch at the outset of Jesus’ ministry from the time He called the disciples.

Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its May 2025 meeting. Former U.S.

LUBBOCK — Stunning discoveries sometimes lie just below the surface. A recent archeological excavation in the Lubbock area unearthed some colossal creatures.

he Fort Stockton FFA chapter proudly wrapped up a banner 2024–2025 school year, celebrating a series of achievements that showcased the power of agricultural education to develop leadership, build character, and provide career pathways for students.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday that enrollment for the 2025 Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is now open. Agricultural producers and landowners may submit offers for both General and Continuous CRP through the Farm Service Agency (FSA) from May 12 through June 6.

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Midland College (MC) proudly celebrated its 2025 Spring Commencement with two ceremonies on Saturday, May 10, at the Al G. Langford Chaparral Center, highlighting the institution’s commitment to expanding educational opportunities across West Texas. This year’s commencement honored a record number of graduates, reflecting MC’s dedication to supporting student success through both academic and technical programs.