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In our journey through life, we often find ourselves in moments of desperation, searching for answers, comfort, or provision. It’s in these times that we may feel utterly alone, with nothing to offer those around us or even ourselves. But what if the key to unlocking abundance lies not in our own capabilities, but in recognizing our limitations and turning to the One who has everything we need?

On Friday, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) joined United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary, Brooke Rollins, and Governor Greg Abbott (R-Texas) in Austin to announce the USDA’s commitment to fund and build a domestic sterile fly production facility to enhance New World screwworm (NWS) containment and eradication efforts.

The Middle Pecos Groundwater Conservation District (MPGCD) board has approved its budget and taken steps to adopt its tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year, following a public hearing where no input was received from the community.

The Fort Stockton Independent School District (FSISD) Board of Education convened for a special meeting on Friday, August 15, deliberate and act on a wide range of critical subjects, including the proposed 2025-2026 budget and tax rate, the future of the Stellar Virtual School, and plans for two significant elections in November.

With the absence of a Fort Stockton varsity baseball team leading up to the early 1960s, the ambitious youth searched for ways to continue playing baseball after little league. In 1964, a local baseball team named Red Sox voted and transitioned into a team called the Blue Sox.

The Fort Stockton City Council convened on Monday, August 11, addressing critical community concerns, including a significant change to Main Street’s traffic flow and the city’s proposed tax rate.

Selenite Springs Solar Project moves forward in Pecos County The Pecos County Commissioners Court held a regular session Monday, August 11, at the County Courthouse, addressing a range of county business that included the approval of a significant solar energy project, infrastructure improvements, and financial matters. The meeting commenced at 10:04 a.m.

A NEW SCHOOL YEAR

HEAD OVER MEALS During a recent trip to the local grocery store, a large tub of crumbled blue cheese was observed in the dairy case. Having not partaken of this tart, cheesy delight in some time, it quickly ended up in the shopping cart.

INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds 80/20 of ground beef. 1/2 cup of crumbled blue cheese 2 to 4 slices of bacon Crispy iceberg or green leaf lettuce 1 thinly sliced hot-house tomato 1 small purple onion, thinly sliced Pickles if desired 1/2 teaspoon of garlic pepper 1/2 teaspoon of white pepper salt to taste 2 tablespoons of butter (for buns) 2 soft hamburger buns, pan toasted Condiments of choice DIRECTIONS 1.