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The unofficial May 4 general election results along with the early voting results are in. These results will not be official until each entity canvases their ballots.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is proposing a new ruling (31 TAC §65.950,) concerning mountain lions. This proposal is listed in the Texas Register, Volume 49 Number 16 for the week of April 19 under Title 31 Natural Resources and Conservation, Subchapter X. Mountain Lions. Of the 16 states that are home to breeding populations of mountain lions, Texas is the only state that does not currently regulate the hunting and trapping of the species.

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Off the coast of the South American country of Ecuador lie the Galapagos Islands. They are a wildlife lover, and coincidentally photographers’ paradise. Lee Hoy has made his childhood dream of being a wildlife photographer come to life, having visited these islands more than six times since he embarked upon the journey from dream to reality.

Recently, Texas state Senator César J. Blanco hosted a State Resource Fair in Fort Stockton in an effort to bring essential state services to rural communities. Blanco’s goal was to bridge the gap between rural far West Texas and the state government.

YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO DO Your guide to local places to go and things to do! If you have an event for our Do Something! listing, please e-mail litzy.rodriguez@fortstocktonpioneer. com APRIL 29- MAY 10 2024 Creative Youth Art Show.

John B. Poindexter was honored at a Houston event for his conservation contributions in West Texas. Poindexter is the owner of the acclaimed Cibolo Creek Ranch in Presidio County, south of Marfa. The Borderlands Research Institute (BRI) celebrated the third annual West Texas Conservationist of the Year award ceremony at the River Oaks Country Club on April 10, which was hosted by the Borderlands Research Foundation, the charitable arm of the Institute.

The 2024 Athletic Spring Fling will be held on May 7, at the Comanche Springs Pool, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Athletes get in free, and all others please purchase tickets from the Athletic Office for $5..

The West Texas Independent Cattlemen’s Association Chapter will be holding a meeting Tuesday, May 7at 5:30 p.m. The meeting location will be at the Pecos County Civic Center in Fort Stockton. The meeting is sponsored by Pecos County Feed & Supply, and the guest speaker will be Dr. Clay Burson with Purina Animal Nutrition LLC. Come join us and enjoy a delicious ribeye steak dinner. All producers are welcome! Please RSVP to the ICA State Office by Friday, May 3 at (512) 620-0162.

The Fort Stockton Public Library is a busy place these days. The facade is being painted, and inside is brighter than ever, with new LED lighting installed that has the library glowing.