March 2025

The Fort Stockton City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, March 10, at 5:30 p.m. at 121 West Second Street. The meeting celebrated local achievements, addressed critical community issues, and approved several key initiatives aimed at improving public services and fostering economic development.

On Friday, March 7, the Fort Stockton Independent School District Board of Education convened a special meeting at 5:30 p.m., drawing active participation from community members, students, and staff alike.

The Pecos County Commissioners Court convened for its regular session on Monday, March 10, at 10 a.m. in the Pecos County Courthouse.

Amanda M. Garrison, a radiant soul born on October 25, 1981, in Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 26, in Odessa, Texas. Amanda’s life was a tapestry of love, laughter, and an unwavering commitment to those she cherished most, particularly her beloved family and the children she worked with.

The Texas Senate has approved Senate Bill 26, a landmark piece of legislation that allocates $5 billion to increase salaries for public school teachers across the state. Senator César J. Blanco, who co-authored the bill, celebrated its passage as a critical step toward addressing the teacher retention crisis and ensuring that educators are compensated fairly for their vital work.

The Alamo, Texas’ most iconic landmark, has officially launched the Statewide Stampede, an initiative calling on all 254 Texas counties to rally together in support of preserving and enhancing this treasured site.

Kerrville - Representative Wes Virdell, serving House District 53, has announced the opening of a new District Office in Kerrville, located at 301 Junction Highway, Suite 254. This new office, situated in the Five Points area, will provide constituents with greater access to Rep. Virdell and his staff, complementing his existing office at the Texas State Capitol in Austin.

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Two staff members encountered a tiny plant in Big Bend National Park that they did not recognize. Upon further investigation, they discovered that it is a species previously unknown to science.

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