Opinion

Body Dear Editor, I’m glad the voters of Fort Stockton voted against Proposition A for the following reasons. An economic recession is looming on the horizon.

Body Today, the majority of the counties in the Permian Basin rank among the lowest literate and least educated in the U.S.

Body Do you like to sing, hum, whistle, dance, or keep rhythm to the music? Use these abilities to praise the Lord. Do you take the time to listen to the different chirping and tweeting of the birds? The songs and sounds of nature are part of praises to God.

Body During the 2021 Memorial Day weekend in Texas, there were a total of 360 driving under the influence alcoholrelated traffic crashes, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. Those crashes killed 16 people, and seriously injured 34.

Body On the evening of May 7, something sad occurred in Fort Stockton. Proposition A, an $84 million dollar bond for educational purposes, was voted down despite having a 39 vote lead during early voting.

Body After all these years, my dad inspires me still. As I write this, the almost 89-year-old fellow is fighting to get back onto his feet as stenosis, bad knees, and general old age are wearing him down.

Body Many years ago a young boy spent many hours building a toy sailboat. He used sandpaper, and sanded the hull until it was silky smooth. It was painted a deep royal blue. The sails were made of cotton from his mom’s remnant bag.

Body Dear Neil: My 20-year-old pecan tree has been very healthy, but this year branches are falling off with what appears to be girdling. My local nursery says we should not have this in Texas. What should be done?

Body The single most effective thing to prevent injuries and death in a car crash is to wear your seat belt. While most drivers and passengers are wearing their seat belts in the front seat, many adults riding in the back seat do not feel they need to buckle their seat belt.