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GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, I noticed this on the trunk of a very mature live oak. Is this tree in trouble? What should I do? This looks like a fungal conk.

“Dead or Alive” by Michael Kelley, was published by Illumify Global Press in 2025. This is a fictionalized account of the Roman Empire searching for Jesus after his resurrection.

Remie Ramos, the current Pecos County Economic Development Director, has officially announced he is running for Pecos County Judge in the 2026 General Election. A lifelong resident of Pecos County, Ramos was raised in Fort Stockton and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Angelo State University.

The Fort Stockton Public Library is pleased to announce the annual Quilt Show in October. The dates of the show are from October 18 through October 31. The Library Board is accepting applications from all quilters in Pecos County.

A Pecos County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been formally recognized for her courage after being injured in the line of duty. Deputy Chelsea Rose was awarded a framed Resolution for her bravery and sacrifice following an incident where she was shot during a traffic stop in Iraan.

In a world where peace can feel like just a word, students from Fort Stockton High School and Fort Stockton Middle School are taking action to make it a visual reality. Through their participation in an international art and literacy project, local students have created a “Pinwheels for Peace” art exhibit to express their feelings about peace.

The Fort Stockton City Council convened for a regular meeting on Monday, September 8, tackling a comprehensive agenda that included budget approval, tax rate adjustments, utility and zoning ordinance changes, several key agreements, and the official designation of a Halloween date for the community. Mayor Paul Casias presided over the meeting, which saw no public testimony on regular agenda items.

EMS Open House, Memorial, and Land Use The Pecos County Commissioners Court convened Monday, September 8, for a regular session that saw significant decisions on a new spaceport lease, county equipment, and jail upgrades, among other items. A major topic of discussion was a proposed lease agreement for the Pecos County Spaceport Property, located at Greasewood Ranch south of Fort Stockton.

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