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In one of the most arid regions of Texas, where water sustains communities, working lands, wildlife and local economies, Sul Ross State University has launched the Meadows Research Institute for West Texas Water, supported by a $2.75 million commitment from The Meadows Foundation that includes both longterm endowment funding and multi-year operational support.

The Middle Pecos Groundwater Conservation District (MPGCD) has scheduled a public hearing to address a proposed increase in fees for exporting groundwater outside of Pecos County, a topic that has drawn significant attention in the region.

This year’s Wildlife Weekend held in Alpine on January 30- February 1 focuses on owls of the Davis Mountains, featuring experts from Borderlands Research Institute, Texas Parks & Wildlife, and other conservation organizations. All events are free and open to the public.

For the Pecos County Dinner Tonight Cooking Club, it was “the week after Christmas” as they hosted their Winter Wonderland themed meeting. Originally set for December, the event had to be moved to January when the Extension Office lost water. No matter, the party went on!

The Pecos County Commissioners Court closed out 2025 by filling a key veteran services role and securing a significant reduction in county insurance premiums during two year-end meetings. During a regular session on Monday, December 22, the court voted to hire Michael Pulis as the new Pecos County Veteran Service Officer.

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The Fort Stockton City Council will hold its first regular meeting of the year on Monday, January 12, at 5:30 p.m. at the City Hall located at 121 West Second Street.

The Big Bend Open Road Race (BBORR) officially kicked off its spring registration on January 3 at 9:00 a.m. (CST). Drivers looking to challenge themselves on TexasHWY285wereencouraged to set their alarms and be ready, as available spots are limited and fill quickly.

Multiple Fort Stockton agencies responded to a fire at a vacant former nursing home in downtown Fort Stockton on Wednesday afternoon. The Fort Stockton Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the blaze at the abandoned building—located at the corner of 1st Street and Water Street—at 2:26 p.m., Fire Chief Jessie Dominguez said.

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