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The sounds of pounding feet and excited cheers will fill the air on Saturday, September 13, as the Barrio Fest 5K kicks off, offering a unique opportunity for individuals and families to connect with their heritage and community through the power of running. More than just a race, the Barrio Fest 5K is a vibrant celebration of culture, family, and community, breaking barriers and defying stereotypes along the way, united as a community known as Barrio Runners.

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New Books of the Week: Uptown Girl by Christie Brinkley Fix Your Brain by John E. Elmer Whitcomb The Cortisol Detox Diet for Women by Gregory Long Cancer free with Food by Liana Werner-Gray Stoic Self-Discipline by Dominic Mann Fort Stockton Public Library 500 N Water St Fort Stockton, TX 79735 (432) 336-3374 .

This Saturday, August 2, at 7:00 pm, the Fort Stockton Film Society will host a FREE screening of The Goonies at the Nelson Street Theater, 102 South Nelson. The Goonies is a rollicking adventure story that is suitable for all ages.

FRIDAY AUGUST 1 The 2025 'Live at Zero Stone' concert continues this Friday, August 1, with Rick Ruiz and A Few Too Many. Bring your lawn chairs, ice chests, and picnic dinners to Zero Stone Park at 400 S Nelson and enjoy an evening of free live music.

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After decades of dormancy, the railway line running through Fort Stockton is on the cusp of a significant rebirth, promising to transform the region into a vital trade corridor between Mexico, the United States, and Canada. According to Pecos County Judge, Joe Shuster, this ambitious project, which has been in the works for over 30 years, aims to diversify the local economy and create long-term stability for the community.

The Pecos County Commissioners Court met in regular session Monday, July 14, addressing a range of issues including prospective energy advancements and administrative, technological, and intergovernmental matters in the Pecos County Courthouse. Calling quorum, Judge Joe Shuster welcomed newcomer Jerome Chavez as Pct 2’s commissioner before the Court approved meeting minutes for the previous month.

The Pecos County Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors convened on July 15, for a regular meeting that highlighted significant discussions on staffing, financial performance, and future growth strategies.