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Pink Springs, a newly established nonprofit organization, is set to host the second annual Stronger Together-Pink Out 5K on Saturday, October 11, with a goal to support individuals affected by breast cancer, empower survivors, and raise crucial awareness about early detection, ensuring every dollar raised remains within Pecos County.

BY JOH COVINGTON EDITOR Fort Stockton Independent School District (FSISD) is set to host a major free community celebration, “Salute to Panther Nation,” on Thursday, Sept. 4, at Hodge’s Pavilion, featuring a headline performance by Texas country star William Clark Green.

Barrio Fest IV returns, September 12-14, promising to offer a vibrant celebration of culture and community heritage across multiple venues in Fort Stockton. The festival, located primarily at 1st and Nelson Street brings downtown to life and promises a lineup of culturally significant arts, entertainment, interactive educational programs, and a strong focus on historical preservation.

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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, are there any secrets to getting American beautyberries to grow better? Mine were gorgeous until February 2021. It seems the damage from the cold spell is preventing them from recovering.

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In our journey through life, we often find ourselves in moments of desperation, searching for answers, comfort, or provision. It’s in these times that we may feel utterly alone, with nothing to offer those around us or even ourselves. But what if the key to unlocking abundance lies not in our own capabilities, but in recognizing our limitations and turning to the One who has everything we need?

On Friday, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) joined United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary, Brooke Rollins, and Governor Greg Abbott (R-Texas) in Austin to announce the USDA’s commitment to fund and build a domestic sterile fly production facility to enhance New World screwworm (NWS) containment and eradication efforts.

The Middle Pecos Groundwater Conservation District (MPGCD) board has approved its budget and taken steps to adopt its tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year, following a public hearing where no input was received from the community.