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The beloved Comanche Springs Swimming Pool, a central hub for summer fun in Fort Stockton, became the victim of senseless vandalism early on July 4th. The incident forced the pool to close on one of the busiest days of the year, causing disappointment and frustration among the community.

The Pecos County Commissioners Court held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, July 8. During this meeting, the commissioners approved many items for the improvement of county properties and technology.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: I have several large Boston fern pots. I’d like to start several more for my greenhouse, specifically hanging baskets.

I remember the time my wife decided to show a little mercy to a couple of the pets that would hang out in the backyard. She took a small cardboard box and made a little house for our small dog. To our surprise not only did the little dog stay in the box but also the cat. Several days later I went to the back door and threw some small meat scraps toward the box. Some of the scrapes landed in the box. Just as I started to go back in the house the biggest fight broke out between the dog and cat. They rocked that little box all over the patio. The dog wanted (for himself) the meat in the box but the cat that had been sleeping quietly did not want to give up his sleeping area. Seeing that fight reminded me of one of the biggest problems that we face in life. It is part of natural man and It is called selfishness (Galatians 5:19-21, James 4:1&2). It causes most problems in marriages, personal relationships and ultimately with God. (Philippians 2:3, 2 Corinthians 12:20). Tells us to not have it in our lives or remove it. It takes the power of God in our lives to remove and overcome selfishness (Galatians 5:16, 22-26). The only true successful way is by accepting Christ and then letting Him take control (John 1:12, Galatians 5:24&25).

Did you know that our library has subscriptions to 7 newspapers? This list includes the Ft. Stockton Pioneer, The Alpine Avalanche as well as the Odessa American, Midland Reporter, Wall Street Journal and USA Today.

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YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO DO Your guide to local places to go and things to do! If you have an event for our Do Something! listing, please e-mail litzy.rodriguez@fortstocktonpioneer.com Do Something! JUNE- JULY Imperial Public Library Summer Program, Inviting all kids 8yrs and older to our exciting Aero dance free classes. Learn to dance as you exercise, Monday- Friday, 6 p.m.7p.m.

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Recently, several volunteers offered their abilities as well as their weekend time to serve the Fort Stockton Community Theatre. The FSCT is preparing for their upcoming production of “When Bullfrogs Sing Opera,” written by Carl L.