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The Pecos County Elections Department, along with counties across the state, are diligently working with the Texas Secretary of State’s Office to mail out renewal voter registration certificates for 2026-2027 however due to the state’s redevelopment of the voter registration system, delays across the state are inevitable.

Ingredients 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 large egg, beaten 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce 1-pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over 20 saltine crackers, finely crushed 1/4 cup canola oil Lemon wedges, for serving Directions 1. Mix all of the ingredients in a large bowl except the crab meat and crushed crackers.

On a recent outing, we made a pitstop sightseeing and wandered into Fogo de Chão, an Argentinian Steakhouse best known for its fire-roasted cuts of beef, tableside service, and gauchos servers moving from table to table with skewers of meat.

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.

J. David Bamberger, a towering figure in Texas conservation and a pioneering businessman whose unlikely journey led from fried chicken to land restoration, passed away Saturday, Jan. 17, at his beloved Selah Bamberger Ranch near Johnson City. He was 97.

Dear Neil, Can I dig and divide my purpleheart bed before it starts growing this spring? Purpleheart is a true perennial in almost all of Texas. That’s surprising when you consider it’s a sister to the tender types of wandering Jews.

Fort Stockton Pioneer Photos are from the Fort Stockton Pioneer archives at the Pioneer’s office located at 808 W. Dickinson Ste A, Fort Stockton .

In this offering among the columns allotted to me in the new year, the year for commemorating the 250th anniversary of our declaration of independence as a nation conceived in liberty and justice for all, I had planned to continue an appreciation of Rev. Michael Wallens' column on the foundational role human dignity plays in the living out of the gospel in church and culture. The provision for and protection of life lived as in and as the image of God is the gift of the gospel and offers creativity as triumphant over that depravity arising from our devaluating each other as beyond salvation. Alas, I have misplaced my copy of Rev. Wallens' best of the year candidate among some copies of research on the dignity imparting value of work.

Across the United States, a dedicated group of healthcare professionals is preparing to step into the spotlight. From January 18-24, the medical community will celebrate National CRNA Week, an event established by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) in 2000 to highlight the safety and accessibility of anesthesia care.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has mailed ballots for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country. To be counted, ballots must be returned to the Pecos-Terrell County FSA office or postmarked by Feb. 2, 2026.