Fort Stockton Public Library receives $5k grant

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The Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin awarded the Fort Stockton Public Library with a $5,000 sub-grant on Nov. 21. The funds, which will be available to the library in January, will be used for the Mango Languages Program.

Pictured from left to right is executive director Mark Palmer, BOD member Sal Salazar, BOD member Alice Duerksen, library director Elva Valadez, executive director John Trischitti, BOD member Adrian Carrasco. Photo by Nathan Heuer

The Bucks stop here; Longhorns roll Alpine 56-20

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Only six players dressed out for the Lady Longhorns on Monday after when they took to the court against Alpine. 

The limited number of available athletes was no problem for Buena Vista, not when three of the group playing were named Sanchez. 

The Sanchez sisters combined for five 3-pointers and 34 of Buena Vista’s 56 points as the Lady Longhorns had their way with an injury-ridden Alpine Lady Bucks, 56-20. 

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Capital Highlights: Legislators begin filing bills ahead of session

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Texas legislators are off to the races, filing more than 850 bills on Monday, the first day of filing season for the 88th session, which begins Jan. 10.

The Austin American-Statesman reported the potential laws, constitutional amendments and propositions address everything from property taxes to border security, access to guns, abortion, education and health care.

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Photo Gallery: 48th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair

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The 48th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair took place on Nov. 19 at the Pecos County Civic Center. Vendors provided a variety of gifts and goods that were available just in time for the holidays. Items available ranged from art, food, clothes, jewelry, and decorations.

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