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From the Pulpit

“100 Ways God Speaks to You” was written by Robert A. Avila. No publisher or publication date given. In the preface the author states: “This book relates the many works our Heavenly Father performed to teach me to hear his voice, to trust Him, and to obey Him.

Pigs love to be in stinky mud

Years ago, I had a few pigs, and they loved mud. The dirtier and smellier that mud hole was the better they liked it. I would move them to a clean pen; wash them off with clean fresh water but the first chance they got, right back into the mud.

Fort Stockton to Glow in Honor of Survivors

In a vibrant display of community support, the newly established nonprofit Pink Springs is gearing up for a week of events dedicated to raising breast cancer awareness, culminating in the second annual Stronger Together-Pink Out 5K next Saturday, October 11.
Pretty in Pink Pecos County — This year the Pecos County Courthouse will again be illuminated in pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and coinciding events. Courtesy Photo

Barrio Fest’s Biscocho Contest

A simple cookie became a powerful symbol of heritage at the fourth annual Barrio Fest, where the first-ever Biscocho Making Contest brought together bakers, families, and community members in a celebration of tradition and history.
Biscocho Queens — Pictured left to right are the winners of the first Barrio Fest Biscocho Contest. First place Aileen Garcia, second place Anita Gonzales, third place Alma Gonzales, and contest coordinator Olga Gonzalez. Courtesy Photo

Sheffield Man Arrested in Connection with Murder

An arrest has been made in the murder investigation of 66-year-old Truman Harrison. The Pecos County Sheriff’s Office announced on September 26, that Arlie Sparkman, a white male from Sheffield, Texas, was arrested for the murder of Harrison, who was also from Sheffield.
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