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Despite the biting cold this past weekend, members of the Pecos County Amateur Radio Club had over 100 contacts while gathered at Officers Quarter 8 at the Fort in Fort Stockton to demonstrate the enduring power of amateur radio. The annual Winter Field Day, held on January 24 and 25, offered the community a unique opportunity to “step back in time” while exploring the future of global communication.

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History enthusiasts and those interested in the heritage of the Big Bend region are invited to attend the 33rd Pioneer Reunion, scheduled for Saturday, February 7. The event will be held from 10:30 AM to 4:45 PM at the Espino Conference Center, located on the second floor of the Morgan University Center at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas.

The Basin Burnout BBQ Cook-Off & Music Festival is scheduled to return to the Midland County Horseshoe on Saturday, May 2, 2026, featuring a headline performance by the Grammy Award-winning rock band Stone Temple Pilots.

Editor's note: It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered evidence of guilt, all defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The following list is provided by the Pecos County Sheriff's Department.

Editor’s note: The following list is provided by the Pecos County Attorney’s Office Offender: SKYLAR TRACE SMITH Offense: POSSESSION OF MARIHUANA <2OZ Offense Date: 06/09/2024 Arresting Agency: Department of Public Safety County Cause No.: CR-26081 Sentencing Date: 10/29/2025 Disposition: DEFENDANT ENTERED A PLEA OF GUILTY RECEIVING FORTYFIVE (45) DAYS IN THE COUNTY JAIL TIME SERVED. Offender: ERIC TARIN ROSAS Offense: ASSAULT CAUSES BODILY INJURY FAMILY VIOLENCE Offense Date: 06/27/2025 Arresting Agency: Ft.

Dear Neil, My pomelo citrus is struggling. It’s going on its third year. Its growth is very slow, and the leaves have turned from dark green to a very light green color. I fertilize it every four to six months. I use a spike to make 6-in. holes evenly spaced around the plant, then I use the recommended amount of food. I try to water it properly, but I’m careful not to overwater it. I also have a lemon, kumquat, and lime tree, and they’re all doing fine without troubles. What can I do?

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