Lichens appear on weaker trees with thinning canopies
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Dear Neil: We have this growth on the bark of our live oaks and some of our crepe myrtles. Should we treat it, and if so, with what? These are lichens.
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The tradition continues
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The COVID-19 virus kept the Fort Stockton Water Carnival from having the 2020 show last summer, but the show and pageants for all ages will be held this summer. The third week in July is known by many as Water Carnival week, and this summer will be no different.
Miller announces challenge for Texas nutrition programs
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On April 5, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced April 12 will kick off the 2021 Texas Department of Agriculture Spring Farm Fresh Challenge. Schools, childcare providers, and adult care centers across Texas will celebrate Texas agriculture April 12-May 14.
Aviation crews are prepositioned for wildfire response
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Texas A&M Forest Service has opened a single engine air tanker base in Alpine to assist with wildfire response across the state.
Election set for May 1
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The election for the Fort Stockton mayor seat and two Fort Stockton City Council seats will take place on May 1 at the Pecos County Court House Annex Room from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Gov. Abbott issues executive order prohibiting vaccine passports
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Nearly three weeks ago Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order that opened businesses to 100% capacity and lifted mask mandates went into effect. On April 6, Abbott signed another executive order that further ensures normalcy for Texans heading into the future.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
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Family members of longtime Fort Stockton resident, Maria Dominga Galindo, held a birthday celebration for her 102nd birthday on April 3 at her residence in Fort Stockton. Approximately 80 family members and friends helped celebrate her birthday with her on Saturday.
Texan by Nature selects Conservation Wranglers
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Texan by Nature, a Texasled conservation non-profit, on April 1 announced the selection of the 2021 Conservation Wranglers. Conservation Wrangler is an accelerator program that catalyzes the very best Texan-led conservation projects occurring in the state.
Superintendent candidates narrowed to six
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The Fort Stockton Independent School District’s search for a new superintendent took an important step forward on Tuesday as a list of 45 candidates was reduced to six after a unanimous vote by the school board at the group’s special meeting.
“WHERE YA HEADED?”
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It’s not every day you see an artist standing in the grass painting a giant roadrunner, but that’s exactly what happened here in Fort Stockton on March 22.
