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Water needs associated with data center development, drought conditions, hundreds of orphaned wells and a subsurface leak affecting the Pecos River were among the issues discussed during the Middle Pecos Groundwater Conservation District’s Sept. 15 meeting.

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.

Dear Neil: I have a row of hollies (Willowleaf, I believe) that have been pruned for years at 4 ft. tall and about 42 in. wide to keep them in bounds. They are beginning to look very sparse. Can I trim them back farther to get them to rebound and fill in? When and how?

Nov. 13 Texas Country Music Star William Beckmann will headline the “Live at Gallego” athletics benefit concert on Friday, Nov.

Saturday, September 19 at 7:00 pm, Nelson Street Theater When the Fort Stockton Film Society was founded, board members didn’t want to just choose the most popular classic films. Instead, then wanted to choose retro films that were unique, or not as well known as Smokey and the Bandit.

September 26, Pecos County Civic Center Annual event raises necessary funds for local community projects The Fort Stockton Rotary Club will once again host its annual Cruise Party on September 26 at the Pecos County Civic Center.

Pink Springs began with a cancer diagnosis, a social media post and three friends willing to walk 60 miles together. I was diagnosed with Stage 1B invasive ductal carcinoma in 2023 after years of breast screening. My diagnosis confirmed the importance of education and early detection.

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The 2026 Barrio Fest Baseball Tournament brought history, rivalry and community pride back to the diamond Sept. 12–13 at Rooney Park, culminating in an exciting championship matchup between Fort Stockton’s historic rivals, the Sonics and Blue Sox.

After 79 years in business and 71 years at its familiar downtown location, one of Fort Stockton’s longtime Main Street staples is preparing to close its doors, marking the end of an era for a family business that grew from a few pieces of furniture hauled from Marfa into a community institution.