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Boquillas winter schedule

The Boquillas Port of Entry within Big Bend National Park, providing access to the town of Boquillas, Coahuila, Mexico, as well as the Mexican Protected Areas of Maderas del Carmen and Ocampo, will change to the winter schedule beginning Monday, November 4.
The Boquillas Port of Entry is operated cooperatively by the National Park Service and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The facility is staffed by National Park Rangers who can assist travelers with information about visiting the area. Courtesy photo

Early Voting Closing

Early voting for the general election closes tomorrow, Friday, November 1, with election day just around the corner, this upcoming Tuesday. Pecos County has had some early voter turnout for this election, however there are still quite a few remaining voters able to cast their ballot.

Your Vote Counts

One of the neatest things the founders and crafters of our county did was design our government to be for and by the people. That means we have a say in who our leaders will be. Very shortly we will be faced again with the decision of which candidates or party to vote for.

What’s Cooking?

Each year TDCJ Fort Stockton Unit participates in the State Employees Charitable Campaign where they host multiple fundraisers such as food sales and silent auctions with items donated by local businesses and staff.
The annual SECC Cook-Off took place on Oct. 23. Pictured are 1st place winners Yolanda Tucker for her main dish, Imer Collins for her side dish and salsa and Lisa Macomber for dessert.

Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce

Airlawn Furniture / Airlawn Appliance & Outdoor, located at 1206 W Dickinson Blvd, held a grand opening ribboncutting on Thursday, October 2. Airlawn Furniture has served Pecos and the surrounding areas since 1992.
The Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new business, Airlawn Furniture, Appliance and Outdoor, to the city with a ribbon cutting last Thursday. Photo by Kerry Waldrip

ARREST REPORTS

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.
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