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Residents in rural communities across Texas and Louisiana are set to benefit significantly from a new $1.3 million federal grant aimed at expanding and enhancing telehealth services, helping to bridge healthcare gaps where access can be challenging.

Today, the Texas Senate approved House Bill 4, an unnecessary mid-decade redistricting plan orchestrated by President Trump to pick up 5 additional Republican seats in Congress, undermining Texans’ faith in democracy. State Senator César J. Blanco stood firmly against the bill, calling it a blatant power grab and a dangerous departure from the Constitution.

Editor's note: It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered evidence of guilt, all defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The following list is provided by the Pecos County Sheriff's Department.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, I received a potted chrysanthemum last year around this time. I cut it back to four or five inches after it finished blooming and divided it into a couple of clumps.

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In our journey of faith, we often find ourselves facing battles and challenges that seem insurmountable. We pray for direction, yearn for God’s voice, and seek His guidance in difficult times. But what happens when we feel like we’re losing those battles? What if God’s voice seems distant or silent?

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Thirty-five years ago this week, Stevie Ray Vaughan passed away in a tragic helicopter crash. His meteoric career has been the subject of several books and documentary films, but none of these biographies had the cooperation of the person who knew Stevie best — his older brother Jimmie.

The Fort Stockton Film Society will host a special matinee screening of “Westward the Women” on Saturday, September 6, at 4 p.m. at the Nelson Street Theater.

Barrio Fest IV 2025 is fast approaching, promising a vibrant celebration of art, culture, and heritage in the heart of Fort Stockton on Friday and Saturday, September 12-13. This year’s festival will feature a diverse array of attractions, including student and professional art exhibitions, traditional workshops, a classic car show, a new culinary competition, and a community blessing for animals.