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An international team of scientists, including from McDonald Observatory at The University of Texas at Austin, has discovered a potentially star-forming cloud that is one of the largest single structures in the sky and among the closest to the Sun and Earth ever to be detected.

The Permian Basin’s region will be undergoing some groundbreaking power changes in the future. State Sen.

Whether you’re a rising high school senior or a working professional ready to grow, these programs, designed to cultivate the next generation of community leaders, offer a hands-on, behind- the-scenes experience of Fort Stockton like you’ve never seen before. Since 1995, the Leadership Fort Stockton program has provided a transformative experience that goes beyond meetings and name tags – it’s an immersive journey into the heart of our community.

The Rotary Club of Fort Stockton will host a community food drive from May 17-24 as part of Rotary District 5520’s “Epic Day of Service” initiative. The effort aims to support local food banks affected by recent federal budget cuts that have re duced food donation programs.

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WASHINGTON— During a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (RTX- 23) urged continued federal support for the Permian Basin Oil Theft Task Force, an FBI-led initiative critical to combating organized oilfield theft in West Texas.

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AUSTIN — The Nature Conservancy in Texas (TNC) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) are pleased to announce the purchase of Heath Canyon Ranch, a 671acre property located just outside Big Bend National Park.

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IRAAN — A Pecos County deputy was shot Tuesday afternoon during a traffic stop in Iraan and later airlifted to a hospital, authorities said. The suspect fled the scene but was located and killed following a confrontation with deputies.