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The landscape of the Chihuahuan Desert is about to get a spirited new addition. On Monday, February 9 owners Richard and Margaret Lonquist officially kicked off construction for the Tall Texan Distillery’s new tasting room. The groundbreaking ceremony marks a significant milestone for Sanderson, as the distillery prepares to become a local “triple threat” by offering sotol, beer, and wine.

The Pecos County Commissioners Court convened on February 9, to navigate a dense agenda ranging from ambitious grant proposals to critical water well maintenance and multi-million dollar community partnerships. The session highlighted the county’s efforts to balance future growth with immediate regulatory compliance and fiscal responsibility.

The “Meet the Candidate” forum saw an incredible “standing room only” turn-out on January 27.

With early voting set to begin next week, Pecos County residents recently gathered for a “Meet the Candidates” forum to hear from those vying for local offices in the upcoming primary election. The event, moderated by Democratic County Chair Albert Bales and Republican County Chair Die Stigler, provided a platform for candidates to present their qualifications and answer pressing questions from the community.

The Fort Stockton Inter-governmental Recreation Board moved to tighten administrative oversight and modernize its 30-year-old governing framework during a special meeting Wednesday, marking a major step in the department’s reorganization. The recent board meeting focused on revising local bylaws to grant the city manager administrative oversight of the recreation director, a move intended to streamline payments to vendors and officials.

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A long-lost cemetery out in the mesquites and scrub brush of Pecos County has earned the designation of “Historic Texas Cemetery” from the Texas Historical Commission. The Buena Vista cemetery contains the graves of Hispanic workers who provided the labor for the community of Buena Vista, a little town that started as a land development in the early 1900s.

The Fort Stockton community is gearing up to celebrate the success of one of its own, Sam L. Pfiester, whose latest film, “Texas Rhapsody,” is garnering attention for its timely exploration of the American experience.

The Fort Stockton Independent School District Board of Education celebrated highachieving students and teachers Thursday while authorizing a wave of facility upgrades and safety improvements, including a district-wide move to LED lighting and a new emergency intercom system.

Brenna Downey is the Fort Stockton High School January Student of the Month. “Brenna is a junior and a dedicated member of the Prowler varsity volleyball and basketball teams, as well as FFA, NHS, and the welding program. She is described as a hardworking studentathlete who balances academics and athletics with discipline and consistency. Her leadership is highlighted by the energy, positivity, and effort she brings to every setting,” Downey’s school leadership shared.