Fort Stockton Community Theatre announced further support for the first annual Barrio Fest, a Celebration of the Hispanic Culture and Traditions in Fort Stockton, to be held Thursday evening through Sunday morning, Sept. 15-18.

Buena Vista cross country and track standout Mariana Sanchez left it all on the track in her final showing in a Longhorns uniform on May 14 at the UIL State Track & Field Championships in Class 1A.

The senior earned a silver medal in the 3,200-meter run and a bronze medal in the 1,600 with significant time improvements in each race.

Xi Zeta Lambda honored their annual 2022 scholarship winners and their mothers on Sunday, May 2, in the home of member Darrla with all members present.

Bella Diaz and Gabriella Galindo were named the winners of the scholarships.

The Pecos County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 canvassed votes from the May 7 election and swore in two new Board of Directors on May 10.

Garry Edwards and Tyler Young are the new board members and will serve four-year terms after receiving the most votes out of the five candidates running for the two seats.

Edwards received 23 votes and Young received 22 votes.