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Sul Ross State University has officially earned full membership in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II, marking the successful completion of a three-year provisional membership process and a historic milestone for Lobo Athletics.

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Dear Neil: While I was working in my yard I noticed a hole in the trunk of my Chinese tallow tree. Insects were coming in and out of it freely including ants, waterbugs, and others. The tree has also been producing lots of new sprouts a foot or two from the ground. Does that mean it’s likely to fall into the street sometime in the near future? What should I do?

Set on one of the prettiest town squares in Texas, framed by the recently refurbished Mason County Courthouse, which was tragically burned to the ground by arson just a few years ago, sits Willow Creek Cafe & Club.

Women of the Bible If you ever questioned, “ Who is _____ and why is she important?”, this is the book for you. Women of the Bible by Sue Richards and Dr. Larry Richards was published by Thomas Nelson publishers in 2003. This reference book is well researched and clearly outlines the impact of every woman mentioned in the Bible. The women are presented in alphabetical order from Abigail to Zipporah. Those who are not mentioned by name, are listed by the way they are introduced in the scriptures. Each entry gives the scriptural references, the time frame of their individual lives, the meaning of her name, and how each incident can be applied to today..

As the Pecos County Historical Commission commemorates America 250, the approaching 90th anniversary of the Fort Stockton Water Carnival reminds us that our greatest traditions endure because each generation chooses to preserve them.

The community came together on Sunday, July 12, for the first co-ed adult softball game hosted through the Recreation Department, marking the beginning of what organizers hope will become a fun and lasting tradition.

New World Screwworm (NWS) is a parasitic fly that poses a serious threat to livestock, exotic livestock, fowl, and exotic fowl in Texas. NWS flies lay eggs in wounds or soft tissues of live warm-blooded animals; the larvae hatch and burrow into living tissue, leading to the painful condition NWS myiasis.

This Independence Day, Fort Stockton welcomed all of Pecos County for the parade launch, with the 5K run on the front lines. Before the first parade float made its way down Dickinson Blvd., runners of all ages filled the street with energy, determination, and hometown pride.