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New free mobile app from Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation is helping Texans of all experience levels grow drought-tolerant native plants that will help pollinators thrive. Wild Thumb guides users through an easy-to-follow, step-by-step process of selecting, planting, and caring for native plants.

James Cornett will be at the Crowley Theater in Marfa, Texas, this Thursday, April 2, for the Roger Conant Distinguished Guest Lecture. The program will start at 7:00 p.m., with doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Sul Ross State University announced the launch of a new Master of Science in International Business (MSIB) through the Rio Grande College of Business, designed to prepare students for leadership in today’s interconnected global economy.

Pecos County veterans were recognized on March 29, during a Mobile Veterans Resource event held at the Pecos County Courthouse as part of the national commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. The nationwide initiative, established through a presidential proclamation, encourages communities to honor and thank Vietnam-era veterans for their service and sacrifice.

As the nation observes Child Abuse Prevention Month this April, CASA of West Texas is calling on local residents to move beyond awareness and take direct action to support vulnerable children. The month-long campaign focuses on the importance of creating safe, stable, and nurturing environments while highlighting the critical role community members play in protecting children.

The Fort Stockton City Council celebrated decades of community service and a robust financial report during its regular meeting Monday night, headlined by a formal tribute to a retiring fire department veteran and a “clean” annual audit. The evening began with a poignant presentation honoring Charles Slater, who is retiring after 35 years of service with the Fort Stockton Volunteer Fire Department.

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The award-winning Comanche Springs Rodeo returns to the Pecos County Coliseum this week for its sixth year, promising a weekend of high-stakes action and family-friendly entertainment. Building on the momentum of last years’s recordbreaking event, which drew 300 contestants from across the country and earned accolades such as “Most Improved Rodeo,” the 2026 edition kicks off Thursday, March 26.

The Pecos County Commissioners Court on Monday formally declared its opposition to the proposed construction of a physical border wall in the Big Bend region, citing potential devastating impacts to the area’s tourism- dependent economy and natural landscape. The resolution, approved during a regular session at the Pecos County Courthouse, expresses “deep concern” regarding federal plans to build wall segments near the Rio Grande, Big Bend Ranch State Park, and Big Bend National Park.

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