Fort Stockton graduate make Sam Houston State Dean’s List
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James Thornton of Fort Stockton was named to the Sam Houston State University Dean’s List for this past spring semester.
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Congressman Gonzales joins GOP House colleagues for press conference
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Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) on Tuesday joined House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (NY-21), Whip Steve Scalise (LA-01) and Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) for a press conference, where Congressman Gonzales gave an update on the crisis at the southern border on...
Virtual public meeting focuses on highway 18 in Ward/Pecos Counties
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The Odessa District of TxDOT has scheduled a virtual public meeting regarding proposed improvements to Highway 18 in Ward and Pecos Counties. The virtual public meeting is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
Fort Stockon Water Carnival’s return a success
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The Water Carnival in Fort Stockton had a spectacular turnout in it’s return to the Comanche Springs pool on July 15-17 after a cancellation of the event of the year ago due to COVID-19.
Bezos launches into space in West Texas
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History was made in West Texas on July 21 as billionaire and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos rocketed into space with an 82-year-old aviation pioneer from Texas, his brother, and an 18-yearold from the Netherlands.
First Presbyterian Church reschedules food pantry
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The food pantry for the First Presbyterian Church rescheduled their pickup day to July 29 for this month due to vacation bible school taking place. The food pantry will be back on schedule in the month of August, which is regularly held the fourth Monday of the month (August 23).
COVID-19 active cases remain low
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COVID-19 active cases have rose in many areas in the state of Texas and across the country in the past few weeks. That trend does not apply to Pecos County as there currently three active cases in the county as of July 21.
Local author hosts summer book tour
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Local author and illustrator Jenny B. Tavarez is launching the Texas Animal Book summer reading tour for kids, which began on July 15 in her hometown at the Fort Stockton Public Library.
FSISD to receive $4.9 million in federal funding
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The Fort Stockton Independent School District took necessary step to secure $4.9 million in federal funding on Monday at a stakeholder input meeting that was open to the public at the district’s administrative building.
New pay, evaluation system rewards FSISD at-will employees
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During their special meeting on Monday, July 12, 2021, the FSISD School Board approved a new at-will pay and evaluation system as presented by Assistant Superintendent Gil-Rey Madrid. Superintendent Dr.
