April 2026

Last Saturday, April 11, residents of all ages gathered at the Fort Stockton Convention Center for the Annual Community Trash-Off. This event was a collaborative effort between Keep Historic Fort Stockton Beautiful and TxDOT as part of the 'Don't Mess with Texas Trash-Off,' which is the largest one-day cleanup event in the state.

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The Pecos County Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors will meet April 21 to consider several safety and infrastructure updates, including a new campus security program and a fire alarm system replacement. The meeting is scheduled for 5 p.m.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has established a second batching period for its Continuous Conservation Reserve Program while warning producers that deadlines for significant economic and conservation programs are fast approaching this month.

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Community leaders and educators will gather in Odessa later this month for the fourth annual Literacy for Growth summit, an event dedicated to positioning adult education as a central pillar of the region’s workforce development.

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This April, Fort Stockton is set to become the epicenter of speed, community spirit, and Texas tradition. As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary this year (a milestone not explicitly mentioned in the provided event flyers), the town is preparing for a packed schedule of events including the legendary Big Bend Open Road Race, a massive state championship BBQ cook-off, and a beloved community parade.