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Permian Basin Area Foundation kickstarts effort with $15,000 Challenge Borderlands Research Institute (BRI) at Sul Ross State University in Alpine is launching a scholarship fundraiser for its graduate students. The fundraising goal is $50,000 with all proceeds going directly to scholarships for students working on conservation research for their master’s degree.

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Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive leadership experience organized by Rotary clubs and districts where incoming high school seniors engage in low ropes and high ropes activities and develop skills as leaders while having fun and making connections.

The Rotary Club of Fort Stockton sponsors four students with a scholarship to attend the weeklong camp.

This year’s camp was from July 9-15, with another camp July 15-21. For next year, students can contact the local Rotary Club or any of their members for an application.

Saturday, July 8, a Barbie Party & the annual Miss Fort Stockton & Junior Miss Mock Interview was hosted at the generous Pecos County State Bank’s lovely 5th Street House by Kelli Burns & Angela Harral.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: How can I get potted bougainvilleas to rebloom in the summer? I was advised to use a fertilizer that is high in phosphorus. I’m not sure it has helped.

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