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Sul Ross to host ag career development

The College of Agriculture, Life, and Physical Science at Sul Ross State University will host 114 regional members of 4-H and Future Farmers of America who will compete in six separate career development events on Thursday, April 4.

From the Pulpit: The Sky is Falling!

In many places throughout the world, we just celebrated Easter Sunday. For Christians, this is not only the day that the resurrection of Jesus Christ is celebrated, but the season of 50 days that special attention is paid to that resurrection that brings new life.

The Million Dollar Cross

It was lying on the ground, a beautiful metal cross over 77 feet long and 40 feet wide at the crossbar and weighed 70 tons. It took over two years to build by the largest art foundry in the United States. It will turn a reddish brown to emphasize the shed blood of Jesus Christ.

The International Dark Sky Reserve of the Big Bend

The stars at night are big and bright, but not every city on the globe can see them. However, within the guarded International Dark Sky Reserve, inhabitants, which includes all forms of life, can still enjoy the night sky and the benefits the darkness offers.
The International Dark Sky Reserve of the Big Bend

Far West Texas Landowner seminar to take place in April

A seminar for West Texas landowners will be conducted on Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the conference room at Big Bend Telephone. This seminar is being offered by Texas A& M AgriLife Extension and lunch will be provided by Capital Farm Credit.

Prowlers defeat Greenwood

The Fort Stockton Prowlers softball team took to the road on Tuesday, March 26 to finish up round one of district play in Andrews. The Prowlers would strike first in the first inning by scoring two runs and lead 2-1 after the first inning.
Prowlers defeat Greenwood

Library board focused on new business, officer elections

The Fort Stockton Public Library Board met in the Roberta Puckett room at the Fort Stockton Library on March 20. Members present included Rosalie Sullivan, Ross Harper, Penny Smith, Molly Yeager, Darren Hodges, and Victor Gene Robbins. Also present were library staff Elva Valadez and Sarah Pacheco.

Big Ed’s Boot & Shoe Repair, keeping it old school

He doesn’t have many reviews on Google, but this is at the top: “Love the work he does awesome and humble and his help as well.” Quote. Probably typed out on a mobile phone, but it’s pretty darn accurate. And reviews are important to a business.
Big Ed’s Boot & Shoe Repair, keeping it old school
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