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Pecos County State Bank announces promotions

5 years ago By News Staff

The Directors of Pecos County State Bank recently announced four promotions in Fort Stockton.

Bill McAnally has been promoted to executive vice president. He began at the bank in 2013 where he also serves as an advisory director to the Board and as the primary agricultural loan officer. Bill and his wife Daila have lived in Fort Stockton since 1995.

Pecos County State Bank had four employees, Isai Rojas, Lisa Chavarria, Bill McAnally, Amy Roberts Ontiveros

“Mama Won’t Fly” a success at community theater

5 years ago By Press Release

Fort Stockton Community Theatre had a successful run of the comedy “Mama Won’t Fly,” written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten.

Our purpose should be God’s purpose

5 years ago By Faith Column By Rev. Walt Wellborn

Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am L Send me!” — Isaiah 6:8 Isaiah has a most remarkable vision described in this passage of scripture. In the vision, Isaiah finds himself in the presence of God seated on his throne with angels whirling about Him overhead.

Celebrating heart healthy foods

5 years ago By Karan’s Korner By Karan Heffelfinger

During February we celebrate heart healthy foods. Heart healthy foods deliver a powerful dose of phytonutrients that prevent and repair cell damage, the essence of preventing heart disease. “Fruits and vegetables in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes are good for one’s heart,” said Julia Zumpano, a dietitian with the Preventive Cardiology Center at the Cleveland Clinic.

Fasciation cause of sago palm’s growth of a dozen new heads

5 years ago By Gardener’s Mailbag By Neil Sperry

Dear Neil: What is going on with our sago pahn? It’s growing in this bizarre way with at least a dozen new heads. What should I do? This is called fasciation, where cells divide in two planes instead of in all directions.

Fasciation cause of sago palm’s growth of a dozen new heads

Locals lend helping hand at Focused Care

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

E.N.E Electrical Services owner Oscar Franco has lived in Fort Stockton his entire life - 52 years to be exact. It’s a community he cares about deeply and when frigid temperatures caused the power to go out for nearly the entire town, he didn’t hesitate to help those that were dire need.