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Last Wednesday, May 28, Senator César J. Blanco announced that Sul Ross State University will receive more than $13 million in new state funding.

This west Texas community of nearly 15,000 folks is about to experience a population explosion. The reason is the West of the Pecos Rodeo, the World’s First Rodeo and home of some of the greatest competition in Western sports.

The fourth annual Barrio Fest, a celebration of Hispanic history, culture, and traditions in Fort Stockton and surrounding areas, is set to take place Friday through Sunday, September 12–14. Organizers have announced a lineup of performances and cultural programming to mark this year’s festival.

Eleven Fort Stockton residents were recognized this spring for earning their GED certificates through the Midland College Williams Regional Technical Training Center (WRTTC).

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, How can we have the best results in raising a pineapple from the top of a fruit? I’ll give you the steps I have always followed with almost 100% success. • Start with a healthy, green top on the fruit that you buy.

LOOKING BACK

I guess that little grey kitten, now a half-grown cat, now stays at our front door waiting to be petted and for food but there is one problem. He likes to catch and kill little birds.

The Fort Stockton Public Library will launch its 2025 Summer Reading Program on June 5 as part of its annual participation in the Texas Reading Club, a statewide initiative of the Texas State Library.

Lucky Two Times Animal Sanctuary and Programs has announced a new community campaign aimed at promoting responsible pet ownership, supporting local animal adoptions, and raising funds to expand the sanctuary’s facilities and services.

Fort Stockton Community Theatre has announced a full lineup of summer events, beginning with the opening of the gospel musical Sanders Family Christmas on Friday, May 30, at 7 p.m. The toe-tapping sequel to Smoke on the Mountain will feature performances by Randy and Jody Day, Michael and Sarah...