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Two staff members encountered a tiny plant in Big Bend National Park that they did not recognize. Upon further investigation, they discovered that it is a species previously unknown to science.

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Kerrville - Representative Wes Virdell, serving House District 53, has announced the opening of a new District Office in Kerrville, located at 301 Junction Highway, Suite 254. This new office, situated in the Five Points area, will provide constituents with greater access to Rep. Virdell and his staff, complementing his existing office at the Texas State Capitol in Austin.

The Alamo, Texas’ most iconic landmark, has officially launched the Statewide Stampede, an initiative calling on all 254 Texas counties to rally together in support of preserving and enhancing this treasured site.

The Texas Senate has approved Senate Bill 26, a landmark piece of legislation that allocates $5 billion to increase salaries for public school teachers across the state. Senator César J. Blanco, who co-authored the bill, celebrated its passage as a critical step toward addressing the teacher retention crisis and ensuring that educators are compensated fairly for their vital work.

The Fort Stockton Independent School District (FSISD) Board of Education held its regular meeting on Monday, February 24, at 7 p.m. in the Board Room located at 101 W Division, Fort Stockton, Texas.

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The Pecos County Commissioners Court convened for its regular session on Monday, February 24, 10 a.m. in the County Courtroom at the Pecos County Courthouse.

The Fort Stockton City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, February 24, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting covered a wide range of topics, including public hearings, resolutions, and regular business items, with a highlight of celebrating the Fort Stockton Special Olympic athletes and coaches, recognizing their achievements and contributions to the community.

ANN HURT CRE First Presbyterian Church These verses from Philippians 4:4-9--”Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. / Let your gentleness be known to everyone.