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GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: Would adding additional brick squares beneath the tree impact it negatively? I can’t get grass to grow there, and it’s difficult to blow leaves out. Not to mention the mud our dog tracks into the house.

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Dear Neil: How long do I have to wait to know if my lavender lantanas are going to come back after the winter? Trailing lavender lantanas are perhaps the least winter-hardy types that we grow. It doesn't take a very harsh Texas winter to kill out their crowns.

Alina Bislar, left, and Lizeth Robles have been working hard to clock their hours toward their Cosmetology license. Each has earned 500 hours and are halfway to the required 1,000 hours! They are the first at FSHS to reach this milestone. Courtesy Photos

CHAP Accreditation demonstrates this organization meets the industry’s highest nationally recognized Hospice standards. The rigorous evaluation by CHAP focuses on structure and function, quality of services and products, human and financial resources and longterm viability. Adherence to CHAP’s Standards leads to better quality care. PCMHD Hospice & Home Health team celebrated their hard work and their continued passion for healthcare with a delicious breakfast. Courtesy photo

Friends and family gathered at Officers’ Quarters #8 at the Old Fort on Saturday, March 9, 2024 to celebrate and memorialize the life of Robert Paul Preston. Robert passed away on Feb. 19, 2024 after a brief stay in the hospital. The memorial was marked with a gun and cannon salute from historical reenactors after the flag was flown at halfstaff. Robert’s widow, Reba, received the flag. Photos by Kerry Waldrip

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Jan Harbour retired from the Pecos County State Bank last Friday after 67 years of service. President George Hansard had this to say to Jan: “67 years of dedication, loyalty, and excellence. Your unwavering commitment has been the cornerstone of our success. Wishing you a retirement filled with endless relaxation and fulfillment. Thank you for your invaluable service.” Photo by Kerry Waldrip