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Body This week’s “Pet of the Week” is Heidi! Her sponsorship was made possible by Tractor Supply (Fort Stockton). She is social, friendly, and energetic and will keep you moving for sure. She is full of love and has so much more to share when she finds her human.

Body As dog owners make summer travel or boarding plans, veterinarians are reminding the public about the importance of the Bordetella vaccine in protecting dogs from kennel cough, a highly contagious respiratory illness.

Body The Fort Stockton Film Society will present a free public screening of the Marx Brothers’ classic 1933 comedy Duck Soup this Saturday at the Nelson Street Theater. The film, widely regarded as a comedy masterpiece, will begin at 7 p.m.

Body FRIDAY JUNE 6 The 2025 “Live at Zero Stone” concert series kicks off this Friday, June 6 with the West Texas Jammers. Bring your lawn chairs, ice chests, and picnic dinners to Zero Stone Park at 400 S Nelson and enjoy an evening of free live music.

Body Last Wednesday, May 28, Senator César J. Blanco announced that Sul Ross State University will receive more than $13 million in new state funding.

Body This west Texas community of nearly 15,000 folks is about to experience a population explosion. The reason is the West of the Pecos Rodeo, the World’s First Rodeo and home of some of the greatest competition in Western sports.

Body The fourth annual Barrio Fest, a celebration of Hispanic history, culture, and traditions in Fort Stockton and surrounding areas, is set to take place Friday through Sunday, September 12–14.

Body Eleven Fort Stockton residents were recognized this spring for earning their GED certificates through the Midland College Williams Regional Technical Training Center (WRTTC).

Body GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, How can we have the best results in raising a pineapple from the top of a fruit? I’ll give you the steps I have always followed with almost 100% success. • Start with a healthy, green top on the fruit that you buy.

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