Opinion

Body GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: Do you have any idea why my lantanas don’t bloom? They form pea-sized pods, but nothing more. There is something odd looking about the foliage in your photo.

Body Dear Editor, What is “Woke?” If you ask a person who claims to be “Woke” they may say it’s their awareness of social injustice and a need to work against it.

Body Don’t thank Hollywood for “Sound of Freedom.” The movie, about a former Homeland Security agent who goes to Colombia and rescues more than 50 kids from child sex traffickers, is an action-thriller – a drama.

Body GUEST COLUMNIST Sometimes topics simply demand more research than a deadline allows. I couldn’t do justice to this week’s topic, so I’m kicking the can down the road by dishing out another batch of research- free random thoughts.

Body Jesus often spoke of His Kingdom- a place where His peace, joy, and love rule. It is not a place we can see with our eyes, at least not yet.

Body GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: I’m almost certain this Arizona cypress is dying when I compare it to the ones on either side. Will it put them at risk if I leave it in place for a while? I don’t believe so.

Body Dear Editor, It was an absolute delight to once again witness one of Fort Stockton’s most cherished traditions – the Water Carnival.

Body GUEST COLUMNIST And so it goes. “Have you seen everything you want to see?” “Yeah.

Body On a regular basis I go through the weekly paper and one of my most enjoyable sections is called “From The Pulpit”. Some may take the time to read the short messages and others don’t, but to me its very helpful and encouraging; for my soul longs for peace.

Body As Christians our call is to follow, serve and focus on our new life in Jesus. We are to follow in the steps of Jesus and allow Him to be the center of our lives. His love, acceptance and stability should make us the most confident, stable people in the world.