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The University of Texas at Austin offers unmatched opportunities for undergraduates to conduct research firsthand — for some, as soon as their freshman year. Situated within the College of Natural Sciences, the Harlan J. Smith Scholars program invites astronomy students to observe and take data on a 107-inch telescope at McDonald Observatory in the Davis Mountains of West Texas.

Downtown Fort Stockton is getting a fresh splash of color thanks to a new beautification effort led by local artist Vickie Bradshaw, who is transforming vacant storefront windows into vibrant pieces of public art.

The Fort Stockton community is preparing for its annual scholarship banquet, a cornerstone event that highlights a deep local commitment to education. This year marks a significant milestone for the program, with 41 students applying for assistance, a record number of applicants for the organizers.

Voters in Pecos County cast their ballots Saturday in a joint election, approving a city proposition and selecting representatives for local hospital and school boards, according to unofficial results released Saturday night. Fort Stockton Proposition A The most significant margin of the night came from the City of Fort Stockton, where voters overwhelmingly ap- proved Proposition A.

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Last month, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick released the Texas Senate’s interim charges for the 89th Legislative Interim, outlining the policy areas that committees will study ahead of the next legislative session.

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