Ofrenda Remembrance
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October 2024
“Winds Across the Pecos” Brings in the Crowds for Fifth Year
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The Pecos County Historical Commission (PCHC) and the Goodnight-Loving Trail, Inc. concluded a fifth year of hosting their annual gathering at historic Horsehead Crossing on the Pecos River. Re-enactors, chuckwagons, Comanche dancers and noted historians entertained the crowds that showed up at this remote, but iconic spot on the Pecos River.
The Comanche drummers and dancers remained the most popular visitors, with crowds lining the flagpole area for the performances.
Memorial Arch and Day of the Dead Celebration
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The third annual Memorial Arch will be available for people to remember those who have died by tying a ribbon to the Arch beginning today (Thursday) until Saturday, November 2. The hours for people to stop by are 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS
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New Books for the week: Burn by Peter Heller Like Mother, Like Daughter by Kimberly McCreight The Night We Lost Him by Laura Dave Things Don’t Break on Their Own by Sarah Easter Collins Worst Case Scenario by T.J. Newman All Fours by Miranda July I Want to Trust You, but I Don’t: Moving Forward When You’re Skeptical of Others, Afraid of What God Will Allow, and Doubtful of Your Own Discernment by Lysa TerKeurst Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions by John Grisham, Jim McCloskey The Official John Wayne Real American Grilling: Manly meals and backyard favorites from Duke’s family to yours by Editors of the Official John Wayne Magazine Christmas Quilting with Wendy Sheppard by Wendy Sheppard Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion by Julie Satow A Walk in the Park by Kevin Fedarko Fort Stockton Public Library 500 N Water St Fort Stockton, TX 79735 (432) 336-3374 .
Abilia E. Prieto
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Abilia E. Prieto of Fort Stockton passed away on Sunday, October 20, at the age of 90, surrounded by her family.
City Council approves bid for waterline project
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The Fort Stockton City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 15 due to the Columbus and Indigenous People’s Day holiday observance on Monday. The council had a quorum with all members present for the meeting.
NRCS Texas announces Incentives Program
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Temple - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas announced fiscal year (FY) 2025 financial assistance opportunities for agricultural producers and landowners through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). While NRCS accepts conservation program applications yearround, producers and landowners should apply by Nov. 8, 2024, to be considered for FY 2025 funding.
LIVING HISTORY CONTINUES
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A Fort Stockton Focused Care Welcome
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Over the years, Fort Stockton’s nursing home, now Fort Stockton Focused Care, has been a remarkable care facility for not only the city’s residents but the greater area around it. Recently, Fort Stockton Focused Care has begun a new chapter, under the guidance of the new executive director of operations, Lionel James.
Songs of the Past
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