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Body Angelo State University conferred 888 undergraduate and graduate degrees on 884 graduates during the 2021 spring commencement exercises on May 15, 2021, at the Junell Center/Stephens Arena in San Angelo, Texas.

Body Jessika Marquez of Fort Stockton graduated with an AAS in Accounting from South Plains College last month. Marquez was among more than 1,300 students who are being recognized for their academic achievement and resilience in a changing world.

Body Burkes Outlet, located at 1700 West Dickinson Blvd. Suite B in Fort Stockton, held a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 27.

Body The burn ban that has been in place in Pecos County since March 22 has now been lifted according to Pecos County Emergency Management Coordinator Jessie Dominguez. The order rescinding the burn ban was made official on June 1 after Pecos County Judge Joe Shuster signed the order.

Body Pecos County Community Action Agency Head Start held a graduation ceremony on June 1 for the pre-k students at the Pecos County Civic Center. Students performed dances while signing different songs before receiving a certificate by their instructor for this past school year.

Body Fort Stockton High School Valedictorian Audrey Gonzalez gives a speech during the FSHS graduation ceremony at Panther Stadium on May 28.

Body When it comes to illegal immigration in the state of Texas and the entire country, the situation will likely get much worse before it gets better if new policy is not put in place and the Biden Administration continues to turn a blind eye to the crisis taking at hand.