November 2024

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The Pecos County Commissioners Court convened on Tuesday, November 12, to address various community improvements, budget allocations, and administrative updates during their regular session. With a packed agenda, commissioners covered everything from infrastructure projects to retirement plans, reaffirming their commitment to enhanc- ing county services and managing public funds responsibly.

Yolanda Davis Ontiveros, aged 78, of Victoria, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, in Victoria. She was born on June 29, 1946, in Fort Stockton, Texas, to the late Louis R. Davis and Adenlina G. Davis.

Sally was born July 24, 1955inSanAngelo,Texasto Leola I. (Webb) and Johnny Alexander Tollett.

Hector Reyes, of Barstow, California passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 20, at the age of 74, surrounded by his family. Hector was born September 14, 1950, in Alamo, Texas to Vicente and Esperanza Reyes.

The Wittliff Collections at Texas State University celebrated what would have been Stevie Ray Vaughan’s 70th birthday with a special screening of “Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Brothers in Blues”, a documentary by filmmaker and Fort Stockton local, Kirby Warnock.

The Fort Stockton Public Library hosted their annual quilting show last week, which ran from Oct 21 to Nov 1. This year, Wanda McGovern won the honor as her work was voted “Best of Show.” According to the library, McGovern began sewing at age 14 and was greatly influenced by her aunt who also made beautiful items.

NEW BOOKS FOR THE WEEK: Love Can’t Feed You by Cherry Lou Sy Shred Sisters by Betsy Lerner Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors This Cursed House by Del Sandeen The Colony Club by Shelley Noble What Does It Feel Like? By Sophie Kinsella Dinner for Vampires: Life on a Cult TV Show by Bethany Joy Lenz The President’s Lawyer by Lawrence S. Robbins Playground by Richard Powers The Wildes: A Novel in Five Acts by Louis Bayard The Sequel by Jean Hanff Korelitz A Wilder Shore: The Romantic Odyssey of Fanny and Robert Louis Stevenson by Camille Peri Fort Stockton Public Library 500 N Water St Fort Stockton, TX 79735 (432) 336-3374 .

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, I’ve never had mushrooms show up like this on my lawn. Is there anything I need to be worried about? No.

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