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Texas is the leader of the new space economy with numerous companies located across the state, including SpaceX, Blue Origin, Firefly Aerospace and Intuitive Machines. The Texas Space Commission was created in 2024 with a founding budget of $350 million to build a space economy.

Pecos – On Saturday, April 26, the Office of State Senator César J. Blanco will host a State Resource Fair in the Town of Pecos City, providing individuals in underserved areas access to state services. This event will connect state agencies with the community to ensure everyone has access to necessary assistance.

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The Boquillas Port of Entry, a crossing point between Big Bend National Park and the Mexican town of Boquillas del Carmen, will transition to its summer operating schedule starting Monday, May 5. The port, which provides access to Boquillas and the protected areas of Maderas del Carmen and Ocampo in Coahuila, Mexico, will be open four days a week—Fridays through Mondays—from 9 a.m.

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If you’ve driven on Texas roads you may have seen soda bottles, shredded rubber from old tires, or maybe even something large like a mattress or washing machine. It’s all litter and Tx-DOT works to clear it from the roadway.

A carnival employee was injured Wednesday night-April 16 after what sounded like gunfire was heard near the Moore’s Greater Shows Carnival along U.S. Highway 285.

Early voting for the upcoming election is now underway in Pecos County, with two locations available for voters through April 29. Residents can cast their ballots daily from 8:00 a.m.

The Pecos County Commissioners Court held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 14, addressing key economic, infrastructure, and community initiatives. The session began with an invocation by Pct 3 Commissioner Mickey Jack Perry, at 10:00 a.m.

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