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“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. My hope is that you will recognize your own experiences in these stories,” (Avila, pg. 4).

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. If they stayed out of the mud, I would scratch them and love them but no way with all that stinky mud on them.

Landowners across West Texas are invited to attend a one-day workshop in Alpine on Nov. 13, 2025, from 9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m., designed to help them navigate a rapidly changing landscape of land use opportunities.

In the October 2 paper, Volume 117, No. 41, Aileen Garcia and Mrs.

Residents of Fort Stockton and Pecos County are alerted to a series of important governmental meetings scheduled over the next two weeks, beginning with a full day of municipal and county business on October 14. These meetings cover everything from county infrastructure and land use to municipal planning and regional water management. All information is sourced from posted agendas.

Several Fort Stockton 4-H and FFA students showcased their hard work and dedication this past weekend, earning impressive placings at the highly competitive State Fair of Texas in Dallas. Leading the way was Carla Vazquez, who earned a coveted spot among the top 12 in Senior Showmanship—an outstanding achievement considering the field included more than 150 participants.

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.

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. The contest, which organizers described as a “huge success,” featured nine entries and showcased recipes passed down through generations, highlighting the deep cultural roots preserved within the community.

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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