April 2025

$ 1 Billion Water Security Initiative for Texas Last month, the office of State Senator César J. Blanco, representing Texas Senate District 29, filed multiple bills aimed at the Permian Basin, targeting Texas’ energy sector and addressing critical infrastructure needs in one of the nation’s most vital oil-producing regions.

The Fort Stockton Public Library is thrilled to present an evening of music for its second concert since the series’ return. This chapter for music lovers will host “Fusion Folk Americana” with the nationally touring duo Laurie Jennings and Dana Keller on Monday, May 6, at 6 p.m.

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Pecos County Memorial Hospital Launches Employee Scholarship Program to Boost Professional Growth and Retention Last month, the Pecos County Memorial Hospital District approved an innovative scholarship program designed to support employees in furthering their education while strengthening the hospital’s workforce. The initiative, spearheaded by Chief Nursing Officer Shawn Nethery, offers tuition, books, and continued wages for staff pursuing medical degrees—in exchange for a commitment to work at the hospital postgraduation.

“I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned: he has crossed over from death to life” John 5:24 Monty Irvin Bohanan went to be with the Lord on March 27, after a long battle with cancer. Monty was a resident of Sugar Land, TX but his heart resided at his beloved place near Winters, TX where he loved to entertain family and a very long list of friends. Monty was born in San Antonio, TX on December 16, 1969 and grew up in McCamey, TX.

ALPINE - Sul Ross State University recognized its most accomplished alumni and former athletes during the 2025 Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony on Saturday, March 29, at the Pete P. Gallego Center.

More than 250 Texas 4- H members, family members, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service employees gathered in Austin on March 19 for 4-H Day at the Capitol, an event designed to educate youth about state government and inspire future leadership.

The Fort Stockton Community Theatre invites audiences to step back into 1880s Texas with “Murders and Moontowers,” a rollicking murder-mystery musical comedy by Texas Comedies. The performance will take place Saturday, April 5, at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) at The Nelson Street Theatre, 102 South Nelson.

New Books of the Week: Shift by Ethan Kross How to be Enough by Ellen Hendriksen 9 Habits of Happy Retirees by Sarah Barry Chasing Peace by Tom Rosshirt Self Help by Gabrielle Bernstein Raising a Strong Daughter in a Toxic Culture by Meg Meeker Raising Calm Kids in a World of Worry by Ashley Graber The Vineyard at Painted Moon by Susan Mallery Far From Home by Danielle Steel Blood Moon by Sandra Brown Fort Stockton Public Library 500 N Water St Fort Stockton, TX 79735 (432) 336-3374 .

Last Month, at the first of several scheduled press briefings, U.S. Border Patrol (USBP)officials announced a partnership between the USBP and the Department of Defense, deploying an initial 200 active-duty troops from Fort Carson, CO, to support border security efforts in the Big Bend Sector. The briefing took place at the USBP's Alpine station.