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Big shoes to fill: Espino to step down as board president after six years

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Growing up in Fort Stockton, Billy Espino entered the education profession over 30 years ago with the goal of making an impactful difference for the youth in the community. It’s more than fair to say he accomplished his mission during his 29 years of service with the Fort Stockton ISD as an administrator and school board member.
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USDA announces conservation reserve signup

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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin applying for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup starting February 27 through April 7, 2023. CRP is a cornerstone voluntary conservation program offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and a key tool in the Biden-Harris administration’s effort to address climate change and help agricultural communities invest in the long-term well-being of their land and natural resources.