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This Thursday the 14th

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Not everyone celebrates this coming Thursday, but it is important for several reasons. Around two thousand years ago give a hundred or so years either way.

PECOS COUNTY PUBLIC SENTENCING DISPOSITIONS

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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 Attorney's Office Hardayal Singh — Unsafe speed; offense Nov. 28, 2025; sentenced Feb. 18, 2026; entered a pretrial intervention program.

ARREST REPORT

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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.

FROM THE PULPIT

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Across the last two editions of this column, we have been exploring the appeal to Just War Theory toward the “justification” for a free people to go to war, which is by definition, state sponsored violence beyond a defense of the lives of those resisting ongoing armed invasion. America’s response to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 is the case par excellence. Given verified proof of Japan’s intention to wage war, the House of Representatives and Senate jointly approved the President’s proposal to declare war and funded a war effort.

Eric Dominguez Announced as New President of National Bank of Andrews

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Dominguez is actively involved in his community and currently serves as President of the Andrews Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors, a position he has held since October 2019. His past service includes the Fort Stockton City Council, the Texas Bankers Association Board of Directors, and the TBA Bank Leadership Council, on which he served for a year as Chair.

A Night at the Telescope

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The University of Texas at Austin offers unmatched opportunities for undergraduates to conduct research firsthand — for some, as soon as their freshman year. Situated within the College of Natural Sciences, the Harlan J. Smith Scholars program invites astronomy students to observe and take data on a 107-inch telescope at McDonald Observatory in the Davis Mountains of West Texas.
Photo credit Michael Ortiz.

Painting Life Back into Downtown

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Downtown Fort Stockton is getting a fresh splash of color thanks to a new beautification effort led by local artist Vickie Bradshaw, who is transforming vacant storefront windows into vibrant pieces of public art.
Vickie Bradshaw works on a colorful desert-themed mural Wednesday in downtown Fort Stockton as part of a beautification project transforming vacant storefront windows into public art. Bradshaw said each design is inspired by native West Texas landscapes and can take more than 13 hours to complete. Pioneer Photo by Tristian Barragan

Investing in the Future

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The Fort Stockton community is preparing for its annual scholarship banquet, a cornerstone event that highlights a deep local commitment to education. This year marks a significant milestone for the program, with 41 students applying for assistance, a record number of applicants for the organizers.
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