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Dear Neil: I see overuse of mulch on almost every public and commercial strip of land in Houston. Is there any way to stop this practice? They mound the mulch against the trunks of trees, sometimes piling it 10 inches high. They are harming the trees and spending way too much money on this practice.

Several years ago, in what seems like another lifetime, I journeyed out to California for a film convention. One of the perks of that trip was the variety of food options compared to the regular West Texas fare. Let’s face it, Los Angeles has a lot to offer in terms of food options.

We better be right I love to visit my good friend who worked in the medical profession for over forty years. He had had the opportunity to visit with numerous Priests, Pastors, Bishops, Ministers and others.

MARATHON, Texas — July 24, 2026 — Marathon Public Library and History Museum (MPLHM) is pleased to announce a $2,000 gift from TransPecos Banks in support of the library’s efforts to provide school supplies to Marathon Independent School District students and teachers for the 2026–27 school year.

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The Fort Stockton ISD Board of Education met Monday, July 27, 2026, to review progress on major construction projects, receive a financial update, and approve policy changes ahead of the new school year.

Saturday, August 8 at 7:00 pm, Nelson Street Theater In 1970, Little Big Man, starring Dustin Hoffman, Faye Dunaway, and Chief Dan George, was released by Cinema Center Films.

A new opportunity for hands-on learning in Fort Stockton as Rebecca Miller launches both an after-school STEM Program and a separate Robotics Program designed to inspire students of all ages.

The Pecos County Commissioners Court met in regular session Monday, July 27, at the Pecos County Courthouse to consider a variety of county business, including school safety agreements, tax matters, technology upgrades, and preparations for the 2027 county budget.