Bird conservation publication now available
West Texas landowners and residents are encouraged to lend a hand in conserving the birds of the Trans-Pecos.
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Game room closes
The Ocean King game room at 315 N Main St. was shutdown following joint inspections late Friday night by city Code Enforcement and the Fort Stockton Police Department.
USDA offers assistance for winter storm damage
In response to the winter storms that hit Texas in February, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is offering farmers and ranchers technical and financial assistance to repair and replace certain damaged conservation practices.
ETHNIC TRADITIONS
Examples of healthful menus items from ethnic traditions that follow the MyPlate recommendations include: • CHINESE: Stir-fried chicken and vegetables such as bok choy, snap peas, carrots, and bean sprouts; brown rice; and a dish of lychee fruit. • ITALIAN: Minestrone (a tomato-based soup with...
County ahead of vaccine curve
In the state of Texas, 7.1 percent of the population had been fully vaccinated by either the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 shot heading into Wednesday, and just over 13 percent of the population had at least one dose.
PECOS COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION MONTH
The month of March this year was proclaimed as Pecos County Historical Commission Month by Pecos County Judge Joe Shuster by the way of a proclamation read at the commission’s regular meeting on Thursday, Feb. 25 at the Rollins-Sibley House in Fort Stockton.
Abbott’s executive order takes effect March 10
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order on Tuesday, March 2 that lifts the mask mandate in Texas and increases capacity of all businesses and facilities in the state to 100 percent starting on Wednesday March 10.
Pecos County State Bank announces promotions
The Directors of Pecos County State Bank recently announced four promotions in Fort Stockton.
Bill McAnally has been promoted to executive vice president. He began at the bank in 2013 where he also serves as an advisory director to the Board and as the primary agricultural loan officer.
“Mama Won’t Fly” a success at community theater
Fort Stockton Community Theatre had a successful run of the comedy “Mama Won’t Fly,” written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten.
Our purpose should be God’s purpose
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am L Send me!” — Isaiah 6:8 Isaiah has a most remarkable vision described in this passage of scripture.
