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GUADALUPE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK — Before sunrise Saturday morning, a group of Fort Stockton- area adventurers switched on their headlamps and began the long climb toward the highest point in Texas.

Every day, travelers pass through Fort Stockton on their way to the Big Bend. Some come for the mountains, others for the desert landscapes, dark skies, wildlife, history, and adventure that await just around the bend.

Targets Budget Efficiency and Officer Recruitment in Tuesday Session The Pecos County Commissioners Court moved to bolster law enforcement recruitment and streamline inmate healthcare during its regular session Tuesday morning. The meeting, called to order at 10:34 a.m.

The Fort Stockton Independent School District Board of Trustees covered extensive ground at its regular monthly meeting, balancing a celebration of student achievement with major systemic updates. Highlights from the session included the expansion of special education programming, the introduction of a new athletic director, and the approval of more than $280,000 in bond-funded facility upgrades.

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As America celebrates its 250th Anniversary in 2026, communities across the nation are reflecting on the people and organizations that have helped shape local history. In Pecos County, the Fort Stockton Community Theatre stands as one of those enduring success stories.

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: Almost all the leaves on my loquat tree are afflicted with this problem. Is it an insect or disease? How should I treat it? This is damage done by lace bugs.

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This Sunday afternoon, June 14, at 2:00 pm, the Fort Stockton Film Society will host a FREE screening of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington at the Nelson Street Theater, 102 South Nelson.