July 2025

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

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New Books of the Week: Uptown Girl by Christie Brinkley Fix Your Brain by John E. Elmer Whitcomb The Cortisol Detox Diet for Women by Gregory Long Cancer free with Food by Liana Werner-Gray Stoic Self-Discipline by Dominic Mann Fort Stockton Public Library 500 N Water St Fort Stockton, TX 79735 (432) 336-3374 .

The Goonies is good, clean fun for all ages

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This Saturday, August 2, at 7:00 pm, the Fort Stockton Film Society will host a FREE screening of The Goonies at the Nelson Street Theater, 102 South Nelson. The Goonies is a rollicking adventure story that is suitable for all ages.
The cast of the Goonies, left to right, Jeff Cohen, Sean Astin, Corey Feldman, and Ke Huy Quan. Courtesy Photo

2025 “LIVE AT ZERO” STONE RETURNS

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FRIDAY AUGUST 1 The 2025 'Live at Zero Stone' concert continues this Friday, August 1, with Rick Ruiz and A Few Too Many. Bring your lawn chairs, ice chests, and picnic dinners to Zero Stone Park at 400 S Nelson and enjoy an evening of free live music.

Bernardina “Nina” Garcia

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June 28, 1965 — July 11, 2025 Bernardina “Nina” Garcia passed away on July 11, 2025, in El Paso, Texas, at the age of 60. She was born on June 28, 1965, in Zacatecas, Mexico.
Bernardina “Nina” Garcia

Fort Stockton’s Railway Rebirth

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After decades of dormancy, the railway line running through Fort Stockton is on the cusp of a significant rebirth, promising to transform the region into a vital trade corridor between Mexico, the United States, and Canada. According to Pecos County Judge, Joe Shuster, this ambitious project, which has been in the works for over 30 years, aims to diversify the local economy and create long-term stability for the community.
Presidio County Judge Joe Portillo and Pecos County Judge at the railroad Bridge crossing between Ojinaga, Mexico and Presidio, Texas.

Pecos County Continues Push as Leader in Energy

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The Pecos County Commissioners Court met in regular session Monday, July 14, addressing a range of issues including prospective energy advancements and administrative, technological, and intergovernmental matters in the Pecos County Courthouse. Calling quorum, Judge Joe Shuster welcomed newcomer Jerome Chavez as Pct 2’s commissioner before the Court approved meeting minutes for the previous month.
History Keepers - With Pecos County’s Judge, Joe Shuster, stand members of the Pecos County Historical Commission, who were awarded the Texas Historical Commission’s Distinguished Service Award at this month’s commissioners court meeting. Pictured from left to right, Gracie Aranda, Nan Esparza, Joe Shuster, Oscar Gonzalez, and Kirby Warnock. Photo by Joh Covington.