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GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, What is this aggressive weed that has invaded part of my yard? What can I do to eliminate it? This is one of the types of nutsedge. They tend to thrive in wetter parts of our lawns, where they can establish and outgrow the turfgrass.

In the three year cycle of Scriptural passages assigned to Sundays in years A, B and C the passages chosen for the Sundays following Easter this year include Jesus’ appearances as the Risen Lord to the disciples gathered on Resurrection Day evening (from John 20) and His appearance to the disciples later as they return to Galilee “to fish” ( John 21 but see Matthew 28). Although Year C is Luke’s year, the walk to Emmaus appearance earlier on Resurrection Day is not “on the schedule” in 2025. Instead, we hear Jesus urge the disciples to “receive the Holy Spirit” and facilitate reconciliation among those seeking the Kingdom of God in their lives.

Volunteers for the Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin will be outside Fort Stockton’s Walmart Super Center Saturday, May 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to help people register their children from birth to five years of age to receive a FREE age-appropriate book mailed to them each month from the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

Last month was sexual assault awareness month, and with that, U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) and U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) codified key parts of President Trump’s zero-tolerance border crackdown.

ANDRES MADRID CONTRIBUTOR The partnership between Midland College-WRTTC, Fort Stockton High School, and the Big Bend Open Road Race (BBORR) is helping create a full-circle journey for students and the community. During the BBORR Head Start Car Show, automotive students assisted with setup and parade traffic while serving as positive role models for Fort Stockton’s youngest learners.

Last Wednesday, Walmart unveiled plans for millions in investments across Texas, including a remodel of its Fort Stockton location as part of 67 store upgrades statewide in 2025. The renovations will feature expanded departments, enhanced online pickup and delivery services, updated pharmacies, and improved signage. The company also highlighted recent workforce advancements, promoting 11,500 Texas associates to higher-paying roles and transitioning 17,300 part-time employees to full-time positions in the past year.

KIRBY WARNOCK AUSTIN — The Texas Historical Commission (THC) hosted its annual Real Places conference April 23-25 at the Renaissance Hotel in Austin, bringing together representatives from more than 200 county historical commissions for workshops, presentations and seminars on preserving Texas history. Kirby Warnock, a member of the Pecos County Historical Commission, said the event provides valuable insights into the state’s heritage and offers ideas to enhance local museums and historic sites.

Laughter and excitement filled the air as families flocked to Rooney Park Saturday morning for the Fort Stockton Lions club Annual Easter Egg Hunt, held each year on the day before Easter Sunday. Starting promptly at 11:30 a.m.

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The Big Bend Open Road Race (BBORR), one of the most challenging open road races in the world, is set to return this weekend, bringing high-speed competition to the grand scope of West Texas. Scheduled for April 23-26, the event will see drivers race along a 118-mile stretch of Highway 285 between Fort Stockton and Sanderson.