May 2025

Body Robert “Standley” Aaron, 73, of Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away on May 15. Standley lived a full life rooted in hard work, quiet strength, and a unique sense of humor that left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him.

Body New Books of the Week: Powerless by Lauren Roberts Reckless by Lauren Roberts Fearless by Lauren Roberts Super Easy High Protein Low Carb Diet Cookbook 2025 by Mark L.

Body WASHINGTON— During a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (RTX- 23) urged continued federal support for the Permian Basin Oil Theft Task Force, an FBI-led initiative critical to combating organized oilfield theft in West Texas.

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Body The Rotary Club of Fort Stockton will host a community food drive from May 17-24 as part of Rotary District 5520’s “Epic Day of Service” initiative. The effort aims to support local food banks affected by recent federal budget cuts that have re duced food donation programs.

Body Whether you’re a rising high school senior or a working professional ready to grow, these programs, designed to cultivate the next generation of community leaders, offer a hands-on, behind- the-scenes experience of Fort Stockton like you’ve never seen before.

Body The Permian Basin’s region will be undergoing some groundbreaking power changes in the future. State Sen.

Body An international team of scientists, including from McDonald Observatory at The University of Texas at Austin, has discovered a potentially star-forming cloud that is one of the largest single structures in the sky and among the closest to the Sun and Earth ever to be detected.

Body The Terlingua Creek Project is a legacy project for the Conservancy and a unique opportunity to protect more than 3,000 acres of land along the western boundary of the park.

Body My son recently interviewed for an internship as part of his master’s degree program in engineering management. We’re still waiting for news, but it started me thinking about the whole phenomenon of job interviews.