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Mustang Week Texas debut dates clash

Texas car lovers will have a decision to make this coming April as the first-ever Mustang Week in Texas is set to take place April 24-27, while the longstanding tradition of the Big Bend Open Road Race is scheduled for April 23-26.

Books, brews, and local authors:

Exciting news for book lovers and community members! The Fort Stockton Public Library is extending its operating hours starting January 11. Beginning on this date, the library will be open on Saturdays from 10 a.m.
On Thursday, Fort Stockton kids and their families filled the library for the launch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, an internationally recognized literacy program that has provided millions of free children’s books across the globe. Photo by Kerry Waldrip

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Fort Stockton Public Library Books for the week: Christmas with the Queen by Hazel Gaynor, Heather Webb I Think I Was Murdered by Colleen Coble, Rick Acker The Queen’s Cook by Tessa Afshar Dancing With Diana: A Memoir by Anne Allan by Anne Allan Where They Last Saw Her by Marcie R. Rendon Drop...

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Fort Stockton Rings in the Holidays

Fort Stockton kicked off the holiday season with a weekend of heartwarming traditions and festive cheer that brought the community together. On Friday, the annual Feast of Sharing marked the beginning of a series of events that showcased the spirit of unity and generosity in this close-knit town.
The Fort Stockton Christmas tree located in front of the Chamber of Commerce lit the night after the pictures with Santa event on Friday. Photo by Tristian Barragan

Christmas Potluck

The Pecos County Senior Citizens Center invites community members to join in its annual Christmas potluck dinner on Friday, December 13, at 12:00 noon. This cherished holiday tradition offers seniors a warm and festive atmosphere to celebrate the season.

The Indian Head Nickel

It was minted from 1913 to 1938 and was worth 5 cents. It is also known as the Buffalo Nickel or Bison Nickel. On one side was a profile of an American Indian Chief and on the other side was the profile of the American Buffalo.
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