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From Shady Lawns to Struggling Trees: Neil Has Answers
GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: I feel so fortunate to have a large oak and pecan tree providing almost full shade to our front yard. However, our St.
ARREST REPORT
Editor’s note: It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered evidence of guilt; all defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The following list is provided by the Pecos County Sheriff’s Department.
Tornadoes Touch Down: No Injuries Reported in
NWS survey confirms EF0 and EF1 tornadoes. Two tornadoes struck in and near Fort Stockton on Oct. 14, damaging the courthouse area and buildings northeast of town while students, county employees and residents took shelter.
Annual quilt show celebrates local talent and family traditions
Local craftsmanship and family traditions were on display during the annual Quilt Show, held Oct. 5–9 at the Chamber of Commerce, 1000 E. Railroad Ave. The show welcomed new quilts, vintage quilts and quilt projects of any size.
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS
New Books of the Week: The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett Exit Party by Emily St. John Mandel The True Meaning of Love by Danielle Steel Everything was Beautiful and nothing hurt by Ben Reeves The Pharaoh’s Tomb by James Patterson F*ck Failure by Benny Blanco Fort Stockton Public Library 500 N...
FINDING PECOS COUNTY
October 21 2026 Sheep, Goat, and Heifer Validation Fort Stockton Validation 5:30 PM Pecos County Arena 1658 Airport Drive, Fort Stockton, TX Validation available for heifers, sheep, and goats. Please make plans to have livestock present at the appropriate location and time.
30 Years of Education Close to Home, A Legacy Worth Honoring
On Saturday, October 17, Midland College’s Williams Regional Technical Training Center (WRTTC) celebrated three decades of bringing education, opportunity and brighter futures closer to home for generations of Pecos County families.
