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Belding Farms, a nearly 60-year-old pecan grower in Fort Stockton, on Monday petitioned the local groundwater district to create a mitigation fund for offsetting water well impacts from lower aquifer levels that result from water exports, the first such petition in the state.

Fort Stockton is gearing up for its highly anticipated Barrio Fest 2024, a celebration of local culture and creativity that will showcase the heart of our community through art and tradition. New this year will be an extraordinary display of talent and cultural richness, featuring a multifaceted art show and a lively dance highlighting the Quinceañera tradition.

Dr. Justin French, the Big Game Specialist at the Borderlands Research Institute (BRI), along with BRI’s Trans-Pecos Grasslands and Riparian Conservation Initiative Coordinator Mike Janis, recently participated in the 30th Biennial Pronghorn Workshop in Redmond, Oregon.

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The Pecos County Commissioners Court met for regular session on Monday August 12. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service was featured in this meeting, with Pecos member of the 4-H Club, Samual Sparks, attending to share with the commissioners his 4-H Congress Bill project, which he presented in Austin.

The Fort Stockton City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, August 12. During this meeting two people were honored on behalf of the city by the council, former mayor, Mike Walling, and the current Miss Fort Stockton, Aubrie Salgado.

Fort Stockton, brace yourselves! The highly anticipated Pioneer Coaches Show, presented by First National Bank, is making its grand return next Wednesday, August 21, marking the beginning of an electrifying Panther Football season.

HEAD OVER MEALS The games of the 33rd Olympiad are complete in Paris, France, this week, with the opening ceremonies kicking off this year’s Summer Games last month. And what better way to celebrate our U.S.

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