News

Dear Neil: We have a home on the edge of Clear Lake. Pasadena is across the street. I keep losing citrus trees (see photo) from Master Gardener plant sales. I don’t think they’re using trifoliate rootstocks (cold hardy). My replacement trees keep freezing. Should I try grafting my own or just give up?

Fort Stockton Pioneer.

Before we go into Holy Week and walk beside Jesus…. one final question….

Families are invited to join the FSISD community for a Bilingual-ESL Family Night on Monday, March 30, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event, held at the Alamo Cafeteria, promises a “slice of fun” with an evening featuring pizza, popsicles, pop, and Pictionary for some friendly competition.

The Archives of the Big Bend proudly marks its 50th anniversary in 2026, commemorating five decades of dedication to preserving the rich cultural and historical heritage of the Big Bend region. To kick off the yearlong celebration, author Joe Burgess will present his book, Big Bend Through the Lens of Glenn Burgess: A Photo Journey in Mid-Century West Texas, on Thursday, March 5, at 5:30 p.m.

ANDRES MADRID The local Dairy Queen in Fort Stockton was bustling with activity Thursday as residents gathered to celebrate the restaurant’s annual Free Cone Day, with more than 1,200 free vanilla soft-serve cones, each topped with the signature Dairy Queen curl, served throughout the day. Members of the Pecos County Historical Commission stopped by to recognize the long-standing tradition and observe the role the restaurant continues to play as one of the community’s informal gathering places.

The Pecos County Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors received a significant boost for future facility development during its Tuesday meeting following the surprise recovery of the hospital’s original architectural plans.

Michael Pules, the newly appointed Pecos County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO), will host a Mobile Veteran Outreach and Recognition event on March 30 to connect local service members with essential resources.

.

The Fort Stockton community is preparing for a landmark cinematic celebration as “Texas Rhapsody,” a film written and produced by local native Sam L. Pfiester, makes its highly anticipated hometown debut.