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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.

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?

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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.

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.

In 2024, Sul Ross hosted its inaugural Water in the Desert Conference, inviting experts, legislators, and stakeholders to share their stories, work, and research on how to preserve a desert’s most precious resource: water.

Fort Stockton Pioneer.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, I planted these Arizona cypresses eight years ago. They are getting too large.