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NRCS Texas announces Incentives Program

1 year ago By U.s. Department Of Agriculture

Temple - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas announced fiscal year (FY) 2025 financial assistance opportunities for agricultural producers and landowners through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). While NRCS accepts conservation program applications yearround, producers and landowners should apply by Nov. 8, 2024, to be considered for FY 2025 funding.

LIVING HISTORY CONTINUES

1 year ago By News Staff

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A Fort Stockton Focused Care Welcome

1 year ago By Joh Covington

Over the years, Fort Stockton’s nursing home, now Fort Stockton Focused Care, has been a remarkable care facility for not only the city’s residents but the greater area around it. Recently, Fort Stockton Focused Care has begun a new chapter, under the guidance of the new executive director of operations, Lionel James.

Meet the team! Pictured on the top left; Noemi Velasquez, Corbin Luna, and Kasmira Ortega. Center; Ezequiel Soto, Brandlene Juarez, and Jessica Venegas with Lionel James appearing at top left. In the middle row are Carol Luciano, Doralee Tovar, Michaela Amaro, Dora Dela Rosa, and Tamara Urias. Maria Gonzalez, Camelle Manzano, and Tammy Harris are in the front left with Yasmine Acosta, Yolanda Barron and Yuri Leyva pictured in the front right.

ARREST REPORTS

1 year ago By News Staff

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.

Byzantine gladiolus are especially hardy

1 year ago By Neil Sperry

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, I bought and planted Byzantine glads last fall. They came up and bloomed well this spring, but then their tops died almost immediately.

Byzantine gladiolus are especially hardy

Early Voting

1 year ago By Joh Covington

Early voting begins on October 21, for the November 5 General Election to elect the President and Vice President, Members of Congress and of the Legislature, state, district, county and precinct officers.

Fort Stockton Runs for Breast Cancer

1 year ago By Tristian Barragan

Saturday morning, Zero Stone Park in Fort Stockton was a sea of pink as the Stronger Together 5K brought the community together to raise awareness for breast cancer. Organized by Misty Frank, a breast cancer survivor and advocate, the event featured a dove release ceremony and inspirational talks from survivors, setting a powerful tone for the day.

5k Walker Lupe Munoz shows her strength as she is currently fighting stage 1 and stage 2 breast cancer.

A Town that Walks the Walk

1 year ago By News Staff

A Town that Walks the Walk

The Stonger Together 5k event saw a large turnout, with community members of all ages participating, united in their support for breast cancer survivors and the ongoing fight for a cure. Participants received T-shirts and flags to decorate “Pink Out Lane,” honoring those affected by breast cancer. Photo by Tristian Barragan

History comes alive

1 year ago By Joh Covington

Starting today, the Historic Fort Stockton’s annual “Living History Day “ returns as an event which is as fun as it is educational. Usually held on the third weekend of October, this year the festivities will be held from Thursday to Friday and will include a variety of exciting guests, from re-enactors celebrating our vibrant military history to a visit from Doug Baum and his Texas Camel Corps.