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New Books of the Week: The Legends of Big Bend National Park by Ginger Hopkins The Writer by James Patterson No less strange or wonderful by Kendra A. Greene Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins Our Infinite Fates by Laura Steven Firstborn Girls by Bernice L.

Movie enthusiasts are in for a treat this weekend as the Fort Stockton Film Society hosts a free screening of the 1973 Academy Award-winning film “The Sting,” starring Robert Redford and Paul Newman. The event will take place on Saturday, April 12, at 7:00 p.m. at the Fort Stockton Community Theatre (102 South Nelson).

Pecos County Election Administrator, Sophia Franco recently participated in the Texas Association of Counties’ 2025 County Elections Academy, held March 30-April 1 in Georgetown in Williamson County.

The Pecos County Senior Citizens Center invites members to its monthly potluck lunch on Friday, April 11, at noon, featuring a festive Easter meal. The center will provide ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, and meatloaf, while attendees are encouraged to bring side dishes or desserts to share.

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at expanding and preserving Big Bend National Park in Texas. U.S.

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Recent graduates of Fort Stockton High School have opened up about their experiences earning scholarships and how the financial support has shaped their academic and career paths. The Fort Stockton Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on bolstering educational funding in the form of $5,000 reimbursement scholarships for Fort Stockton High School seniors that meet established criteria.

In an environment where healthcare needs are often immediate and sensitive, new technology at Pecos County Memorial Hospital District (PCMHD) is breaking language barriers between hospital staff and patients, ensuring clear communication during crucial moments. Three weeks ago, PCMHD installed five Martti by Up-Health telehealth translator devices across its departments, offices, and clinics.

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 several crotons to decorate for Halloween last year. Obviously, I had them indoors over the winter, but they have faded to mostly green now.