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Across the last two editions of this column, we have been exploring the appeal to Just War Theory toward the “justification” for a free people to go to war, which is by definition, state sponsored violence beyond a defense of the lives of those resisting ongoing armed invasion. America’s response to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 is the case par excellence. Given verified proof of Japan’s intention to wage war, the House of Representatives and Senate jointly approved the President’s proposal to declare war and funded a war effort.

Dominguez is actively involved in his community and currently serves as President of the Andrews Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors, a position he has held since October 2019. His past service includes the Fort Stockton City Council, the Texas Bankers Association Board of Directors, and the TBA Bank Leadership Council, on which he served for a year as Chair.

The University of Texas at Austin offers unmatched opportunities for undergraduates to conduct research firsthand — for some, as soon as their freshman year. Situated within the College of Natural Sciences, the Harlan J. Smith Scholars program invites astronomy students to observe and take data on a 107-inch telescope at McDonald Observatory in the Davis Mountains of West Texas.

Downtown Fort Stockton is getting a fresh splash of color thanks to a new beautification effort led by local artist Vickie Bradshaw, who is transforming vacant storefront windows into vibrant pieces of public art.

The Fort Stockton community is preparing for its annual scholarship banquet, a cornerstone event that highlights a deep local commitment to education. This year marks a significant milestone for the program, with 41 students applying for assistance, a record number of applicants for the organizers.

Voters in Pecos County cast their ballots Saturday in a joint election, approving a city proposition and selecting representatives for local hospital and school boards, according to unofficial results released Saturday night. Fort Stockton Proposition A The most significant margin of the night came from the City of Fort Stockton, where voters overwhelmingly ap- proved Proposition A.

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Last month, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick released the Texas Senate’s interim charges for the 89th Legislative Interim, outlining the policy areas that committees will study ahead of the next legislative session.

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