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Pecos County Memorial Hospital Launches Employee Scholarship Program to Boost Professional Growth and Retention Last month, the Pecos County Memorial Hospital District approved an innovative scholarship program designed to support employees in furthering their education while strengthening the hospital’s workforce. The initiative, spearheaded by Chief Nursing Officer Shawn Nethery, offers tuition, books, and continued wages for staff pursuing medical degrees—in exchange for a commitment to work at the hospital postgraduation.

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The Fort Stockton Public Library is thrilled to present an evening of music for its second concert since the series’ return. This chapter for music lovers will host “Fusion Folk Americana” with the nationally touring duo Laurie Jennings and Dana Keller on Monday, May 6, at 6 p.m.

$ 1 Billion Water Security Initiative for Texas Last month, the office of State Senator César J. Blanco, representing Texas Senate District 29, filed multiple bills aimed at the Permian Basin, targeting Texas’ energy sector and addressing critical infrastructure needs in one of the nation’s most vital oil-producing regions.

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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.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, I saw this Texas mountain laurel growing at a local business. It had these very unusual fan-shaped growths that appeared to be part of the plant.