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Editor’s note: It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered evidence of guilt, all defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The following list is provided by the Pecos County Sheriff’s Department.

I have been kinda down but the last few days my wife and I have been listening to Christmas Hymns and now I am excited about this Christmas season and looking forward to all the joyful events celebrating the birth of the Savior of the world, Jesus Christ, (Acts 4:12). Around 2000 years ago on a clear star-filled night some shepherds were camped out with their flocks when suddenly they were surrounded by a bright light and an angel stood before them. The angel told them not to fear that he had good news for them and also for the whole world. That day someone very special had been born and He was to be the Savior of the world, (Luke 2:8-14). He is Christ the Lord. He was also called Immanuel which means, “God with us.” (Matthew 1:23). Many Biblical statements and prophecies were made about Him. Like, He can bring peace to the World, (Isaiah 9:6&7). He is called the anointed one, (Psalm 2:2). And one of my favorites, (John 1:29) “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” Later there were some wise men that came and worshiped Him, (Matthew 2:1&2). Let us be like those wise men this Christmas season and Worship the King of Kings and Lord of Lords but let us make sure we have made room for Him in our hearts, (John 1:12&3:16, Revelation 19:16), Jesus Christ.

The key theme for the Third Week in Advent is Joy, so, in consequence, a number of households and congregations lit the pink candle this past Sunday after relighting the candles announcing hope and peace in the season of Advent.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, I’m looking for a shrub or small tree with bright red leaves in the fall. It also needs to be adapted, and I need one that can handle partial shade.

Merriest and Brightest

How lovely are thy branches

John“Jeff”F.FortIII,alongtime supporter of the Center forBigBendStudies(CBBS)at Sul Ross State University, will be conferred with an Honorary Doctorate degree in Humane Letters at commencement exercisesonFriday,Dec. 13, at 5:30 p.m. at the Pete P. Gallego Center.

The University of Texas at Austin joined the Giant Magellan Telescope today in announcing that Northwestern University has joined its international consortium to construct the $2.54 billion observatory.

The Rio Grande College of Business (RGCOB) at Sul Ross State University announced its membership in the preeminent and global Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). This marks a significant step as RGCOB embarks on its journey to achieve ACBSP accreditation, a distinction earned by only 7.5 percent of business schools worldwide.

Texas car lovers will have a decision to make this coming April as the first-ever Mustang Week in Texas is set to take place April 24-27, while the longstanding tradition of the Big Bend Open Road Race is scheduled for April 23-26.