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Still a puppy, he is a couple of months old. An active puppy loves to run around and play. Healthy and eating well. He is a sweetheart and would make a loyal companion for anyone who has love to share. Your generosity makes a significant impact on their well-being and is greatly appreciated If you have any questions or would like to learn more about how you can help, please feel free to reach out using our PayPal Giving Fund link: Donate to Lucky Two Times Animal Sanctuary & Advocacy Programs.

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This April, Fort Stockton is set to become the epicenter of speed, community spirit, and Texas tradition. As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary this year (a milestone not explicitly mentioned in the provided event flyers), the town is preparing for a packed schedule of events including the legendary Big Bend Open Road Race, a massive state championship BBQ cook-off, and a beloved community parade.

The book of Hebrews can be summarized into one simple sentence: Jesus is greater. In a world obsessed with comparisons— debating the “greatest of all time” in sports, music, leadership, and even personal preferences—people naturally measure greatness through achievements, influence, or reputation. That instinct isn’t new. Even scripture records conversations about who might be the greatest among figures like Moses, Elijah, Abraham, or David. Yet the message of Hebrews shifts the focus entirely. Instead of comparing Jesus to others, it presents Him as the very definition of greatness itself. Jesus does not merely compete for superiority— He establishes it. The entire book of Hebrews points to His preeminence, declaring Him as the ultimate revelation of God and the centerpiece of all history. From the very beginning of the letter, Jesus is portrayed as unmatched, not just in status but in nature. He is not simply another messenger, He is the exact imprint of God’s being, the radiance of His glory.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: My pest control person told me I have “agricultural termites.” I was told they eat decaying organic matter in the lawn and are not harmful to structures. Could they do damage to my bermuda turf, shrubs, and trees? He offered to treat them, but he said that many people opt not to do so.

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Last Saturday, April 11, residents of all ages gathered at the Fort Stockton Convention Center for the Annual Community Trash-Off. This event was a collaborative effort between Keep Historic Fort Stockton Beautiful and TxDOT as part of the 'Don't Mess with Texas Trash-Off,' which is the largest one-day cleanup event in the state.

A Fort Stockton jury found Joseph Martin Martinez guilty of murder Thursday for the 2023 shooting death of Javier Barrera, sentencing him to life in prison. The verdict, delivered in the 83rd Judicial District, concludes a case that began on Nov.

The Fort Stockton Public Library will host an evening of “artistic excellence” on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, as The Piatigorsky Foundation presents a concert featuring two world-class musicians. The 6:00 p.m.

The Fort Stockton City Council moved forward with plans for a spring special election and accepted a major infrastructure grant during its regular meeting Monday evening. Council members approved a notice for a special election to be held May 2, 2026, which will ask voters to reauthorize a local sales and use tax at a rate of one-fourth of one percent.