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WASHINGTON— During a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (RTX- 23) urged continued federal support for the Permian Basin Oil Theft Task Force, an FBI-led initiative critical to combating organized oilfield theft in West Texas.

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AUSTIN — The Nature Conservancy in Texas (TNC) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) are pleased to announce the purchase of Heath Canyon Ranch, a 671acre property located just outside Big Bend National Park.

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IRAAN — A Pecos County deputy was shot Tuesday afternoon during a traffic stop in Iraan and later airlifted to a hospital, authorities said. The suspect fled the scene but was located and killed following a confrontation with deputies.

Pecos County Memorial Hospital District (PCMHD) continued its community outreach with a series of initiatives aimed at improving trauma care and celebrating the contributions of healthcare workers and senior citizens. PCMHD recently hosted a Rural Trauma Team Development Course, welcoming Dr.

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 bought two pomegranates and have been growing them for several years. Every year they bloom beautifully, but I never get any fruit.

LAURA BUTTERBRODT AUSTIN – Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its April 2025 meeting. Chairman Bruce Bugg announced TxDOT now has more than $60 billion in active construction projects across the state, setting an all-time record.

MARFA - Dust isn’t the only thing blowin’ in the wind in Marfa. Marfa Live Arts presents Bob Dylan’s Birthday Bash to honor Dylan on his 84th birthday on Saturday, May 24th at Coyote Coffee in Marfa.