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Historic Fort Stockton is inviting the community to a series of upcoming events, beginning with the Annual Banquet on February 19. Held from 6:00–9:00 p.m. at the Large Community Hall, the evening will feature a Prime Rib dinner and a presentation by guest speaker Alexander Hernandez. Hernandez, an archaeologist, will present fascinating findings regarding the oldest house in Fort Stockton. Tickets for the banquet are currently available for purchase online or at the Annie Riggs Museum.

Residents of Fort Stockton and Pecos County should prepare for a day of significant local governance on Monday, February 9, 2026, as both the Pecos County Commissioners Court and the Fort Stockton City Council convene for their regular sessions. From million-dollar recreation projects to critical infrastructure taxes, the day’s discussions will shape the community’s immediate future.

This Thursday night, February 5, the Pecos County Dinner Tonight Cooking Club will host a Super Bowl Appetizer party. Guests are asked to bring their favorite appetizer or snack and wear their favorite team’s colors, even if they are not playing in the Super Bowl.

The Fort Stockton Economic Development 4A Corporation is stepping up to the plate with a series of community-focused projects, headlined by an initiative to install new batting cages at local ballfields.

The Pecos County Commissioners Court addressed a wide range of public safety, infrastructure, and local development issues during its regular meeting Monday, enacting a 90-day burn ban while clearing the way for a major permanent housing development aimed at supporting the region’s data center industry. County officials opened the session with a disaster declaration regarding the threat of wildfires, followed by an order prohibiting outdoor burning through April 25, 2026.

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Despite the biting cold this past weekend, members of the Pecos County Amateur Radio Club had over 100 contacts while gathered at Officers Quarter 8 at the Fort in Fort Stockton to demonstrate the enduring power of amateur radio. The annual Winter Field Day, held on January 24 and 25, offered the community a unique opportunity to “step back in time” while exploring the future of global communication.

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History enthusiasts and those interested in the heritage of the Big Bend region are invited to attend the 33rd Pioneer Reunion, scheduled for Saturday, February 7. The event will be held from 10:30 AM to 4:45 PM at the Espino Conference Center, located on the second floor of the Morgan University Center at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas.