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Body A meeting the candidates forum was held at the Large Community Hall in Rooney Park in Fort Stockton on April 15. Fort Stockton Mayor Chris Alexander, mayor candidate MaryAnn Terrazas White, city councilman Ruben Falcon, and city councilman Paul Casias each spoke at the meeting.

Body Fort Stockton Police Chief Robert Lujan, right, and Assistant Police Chief Ernesto “Net” Velazuez, wore their specially made blue badges on April 21 near the Fort Stockton Pioneer Office.

Body The City of Fort Stockton Gas Department this week began replacing cast-iron gas lines on Hornbeck Boulevard with stateregulated poly pipe. As of now, they will be replacing 19,000 feet of four-inch underground pipe, and the project is expected to last two months.

Body The Pecos County Water Control and Improvement District has been notified that the district is eligible for a loan and grant from the USDA that will allow improvements and upgrades its infrastructure.

Body How many of you are like me and are trying to start some healthy habits in this spring? Whether you’re trying to save money or eat better, packing a healthy lunch can help you do both.

Body April 4, 1985 issue: The boys champion Pistons (back row, l-r) and the girls champion Warriors (front, l-r) proudly show off their trophies following ceremonies Saturday afternoon at the HPE Building gymnasium.

Body Dear Neil: My Bradford pear fruit have little warts growing out all over them. What causes that? I know the fruit aren’t edible, but I’m concerned it could be something that would hurt the rest of the tree.

Body The most challenging road race in the world is back! For the first time in the event’s history, the Big Bend Open Road Race was cancelled a year ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Body The Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service in Pecos County held a Volunteer Recognition Banquet on April 19 at the Large Community Hall in Rooney Park.

Body No one was hurt or injured in Tuesday’s fire at a tank battery complex site eight miles east of Fort Stockton, just south of mile marker 266. All six Fort Stockton Volunteer Fire Department fire trucks responded to a call at 1:32 p.m.