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The City of Fort Stockton Gas Department this week began replacing cast-iron gas lines on Hornbeck Boulevard with stateregulated poly pipe. As of now, they will be replacing 19,000 feet of four-inch underground pipe, and the project is expected to last two months.

The Pecos County Water Control and Improvement District has been notified that the district is eligible for a loan and grant from the USDA that will allow improvements and upgrades its infrastructure. These improvements will provide for installation of larger distribution pipes that will, in turn, allow installation of new water taps with greater assurance of water quality and pressure.

How many of you are like me and are trying to start some healthy habits in this spring? Whether you’re trying to save money or eat better, packing a healthy lunch can help you do both. Salad is a common go-to option for people trying to eat better, but not all salads are created equal. Now that spring is here plan to have more salads in your meal planning.

April 4, 1985 issue: The boys champion Pistons (back row, l-r) and the girls champion Warriors (front, l-r) proudly show off their trophies following ceremonies Saturday afternoon at the HPE Building gymnasium. The Pistons include Sal Hernandez, Florentino Garcia, Jason Nance and Rudy Carrillo. The Warriors are Melanie Satterwhite, Jenifer Rodarte, Tessie Mendoza, Saundra Mendoza and Sylvia Valeriano.

Dear Neil: My Bradford pear fruit have little warts growing out all over them. What causes that? I know the fruit aren’t edible, but I’m concerned it could be something that would hurt the rest of the tree.

The most challenging road race in the world is back! For the first time in the event’s history, the Big Bend Open Road Race was cancelled a year ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But as Texas returns to normal and pre-pandemic conditions, so does the race that draws in hundreds of drivers from across the nation.

The Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service in Pecos County held a Volunteer Recognition Banquet on April 19 at the Large Community Hall in Rooney Park. Pictured before the start of the banquet and the Pledge of Allegiance is Karan Heffelfinger, CEA –FCH and 4-H Youth Development; Meagan Hanson, President of West of the Pecos 4-H Club of Fort Stockton, Matt Tarpley, WRTTC Director; Lorena Costello, President of 4-H Club Imperial; Peyton Kiefer, CEA-Agricultural & Natural Resources and 4-H Youth. Photo by Nathan Heuer

No one was hurt or injured in Tuesday’s fire at a tank battery complex site eight miles east of Fort Stockton, just south of mile marker 266. All six Fort Stockton Volunteer Fire Department fire trucks responded to a call at 1:32 p.m.

The Fort Stockton Police Department welcomed two new officers last week. Fort Stockton native Leilani Bernal and El Paso native Isaiah Marquez began their tenures with the department on April 5. Bernal graduated from the Sul Ross Police Academy while Marquez recently graduated from the El Paso Community College Academy. Photo by Nathan Heuer

The celebration plans for the 150th anniversary of the founding of Pecos County were at the center of discussion at the Pecos County Historical Commission regular meeting on April 15. The commission plans to host a short presentation on May 3 to commemorate the creation of Pecos County on the day of its historical conception.