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As Spring Break approaches, the McDonald Observatory is gearing up to welcome visitors with a modified schedule of engaging and educational programs. From March 8 to March 22, the Observatory will offer a variety of daytime and evening activities designed to inspire curiosity about the universe and showcase the stunning beauty of the West Texas night sky.

The Fort Stockton Historical Society will host its annual banquet and fundraiser on Thursday, February 20, at 6:00 p.m. in the Large Community Hall at Rooney Park.

The Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin (LCPB) is celebrating a significant milestone in Pecos County as Tiny Tots Learning Center and Fort Stockton ISD’s Day Care achieved 100% registration for their eligible students and siblings in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL).

The Pecos County Commissioners Court held its regular session on Monday morning, February 10 at the County Courthouse. The meeting, presided over by county officials, addressed a wide range of agenda items, from infrastructure improvements and grant approvals to community development initiatives.

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Stones are a basic part of our lives. We have been around stones since birth. We have played with them, thrown them, skipped them----if we live close to a lake-, built things with them, and stepped on them with our bare feet.

THE REV. MICHAEL WALLENS In the creation narratives of most ancient Near Eastern nations, the gods created humans to be their servants.

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In our life’s whirlwind, pursuing personal ambitions like bigger buildings, recognition, or financial gain often eclipses spiritual depth. This relentless chase poses a crucial question: Are we trading God’s glory for personal gains?