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A well-earned career advancement has led to a historical moment for Pecos County law enforcement. On January 1, Sergeant Abby Ramirez was officially promoted to Chief Deputy, the first woman to make such a move in the long history of the Sheriff’s office.

On Tuesday, January 28, the Fort Stockton Public Library will host a special musical event featuring the acclaimed duo, Kessa Mefford and Kristina Cook. Sponsored by the H.

AUSTIN - Tuesday, the opening day of the 89th Session of the Texas Legislature, State Senator César J. Blanco took his Oath of Office for his third term representing District 29 in the Texas Senate.

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Recently a 2492 carat diamond weighing over a pound was found in Botswana in southern Africa. Diamonds are formed by carbon particles, black coal, being put under extreme pressures for long periods of time.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, Can I trim and reshape my Texas sage plants? They have become very leggy since the cold spell several years ago. When should I do it? Trim them in the next 4- 5 weeks before new growth commences.

Fort Stockton Pioneer.

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) joined Congressman Brandon Gill (TX-26) in introducing the REMAIN in Mexico Act in the U.S. House of Representatives.

In a new report released by the Texas Ports Association (TPA), Texas’ maritime ports are credited with generating more than $713.9 billion in economic activity for the state, accounting for 28% of the Texas gross domestic product (GDP).