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The contestants vying for the title of Miss Fort Stockton were honored Wednesday, July 16, at a brunch held in the historic home of Darla Pules. The event brought together contestants, their families, and community leaders for a morning of encouragement, inspiration, and celebration.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting nominations for farmers and ranchers to serve on local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. The committees play a key role in administering federal farm programs at the local level. Nomination forms for the 2025 election must be submitted to local FSA offices or postmarked by Aug. 1, 2025.

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Fort Stockton Independent School District has approved a new compensation plan for the 2025–2026 school year, offering starting salaries of up to $91,000 for fully certified, firstyear teachers, one of the highest base salaries in the state before incentives.

July 9th, a Wednesday morning, Fort Stockton gathered under solemn skies to honor the life of Jaime Morales—a U.S. Marine, beloved son, and familiar face across town—who was tragically killed in a hit-and-run on July 1.

The Fort Stockton City Council convened Monday evening for its regular meeting at City Hall, where members addressed a range of items, including the departure of one of their members. The council formally accepted the resignation of Paul Jerome Chavez from his position on the Fort Stockton City Council.

The University of Texas at Austin is on track for huge leaps forward in astronomy research capabilities. The Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) has received official approval from the National Science Foundation (NSF) confirming that the observatory will advance into its Major Facilities Final Design Phase, one of the final steps before becoming eligible for federal construction funding. This critical milestone recognizes the Giant Magellan’s scientific merit, construction progress, and alignment with U.S. priorities in science and technology.

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