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USDA extends easement application date

3 years ago By News Staff
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Texas has extended its application deadline for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program from March 1 to March 10 due to recent weather-related power outages across Texas. While the Conservation Service accepts easement applications on a continuous basis, applications for the next funding consideration must be submitted by March 10.

Bird conservation publication now available

3 years ago By News Staff
West Texas landowners and residents are encouraged to lend a hand in conserving the birds of the Trans-Pecos. A new publication, “Water for Wild Birds: Tools for Arid Landscapes,” is now available to help those who enjoy seeing birds provide the resources they need so birds can thrive in the Chihuahuan Desert. The project originated with the Davis Mountains Humming-bird Celebration, and was guided by Trans-Pecos Bird Conservation, Inc., and the Tierra Grande Master Naturalists’ chapter. Additional support was provided by the Borderlands Research Institute at Sul Ross State University, and private funding.

ETHNIC TRADITIONS

3 years ago By News Staff
Examples of healthful menus items from ethnic traditions that follow the MyPlate recommendations include: • CHINESE: Stir-fried chicken and vegetables such as bok choy, snap peas, carrots, and bean sprouts; brown rice; and a dish of lychee fruit. • ITALIAN: Minestrone (a tomato-based soup with beans, vegetables and pasta) with kidney beans added for folate, fiber and protein; gnocchi (flour or potato dumplings) with chopped vegetables like spinach mixed into the dough and served with lycopene-rich tomato sauce.
PECOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION MONTH  

PECOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION MONTH

3 years ago By News Staff
The month of March this year was proclaimed as Pecos County Historical Commission Month by Pecos County Judge Joe Shuster by the way of a proclamation read at the commission’s regular meeting on Thursday, Feb. 25 at the Rollins-Sibley House in Fort Stockton. The proclamation calls on all Pecos County citizens to learn more about their rich history through visits to historical sites and educating themselves on our valuable contributions to the history of Texas, and the United States. From left to right: Kirby Warnock, PCHC secretary; Paul Weatherby, PCHC president; Joe Shuster, Bob Hayter PCHC vice president; Orlando Terrazas, PCHC treasurer.
Pecos County State Bank had four employees, Isai Rojas, Lisa Chavarria, Bill McAnally, Amy Roberts Ontiveros  

Pecos County State Bank announces promotions

3 years ago By News Staff

The Directors of Pecos County State Bank recently announced four promotions in Fort Stockton.

Bill McAnally has been promoted to executive vice president. He began at the bank in 2013 where he also serves as an advisory director to the Board and as the primary agricultural loan officer.  Bill and his wife Daila have lived in Fort Stockton since 1995. 

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