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The Fort Stockton Public Library will launch its 2025 Summer Reading Program on June 5 as part of its annual participation in the Texas Reading Club, a statewide initiative of the Texas State Library.

Lucky Two Times Animal Sanctuary and Programs has announced a new community campaign aimed at promoting responsible pet ownership, supporting local animal adoptions, and raising funds to expand the sanctuary’s facilities and services.

Fort Stockton Community Theatre has announced a full lineup of summer events, beginning with the opening of the gospel musical Sanders Family Christmas on Friday, May 30, at 7 p.m. The toe-tapping sequel to Smoke on the Mountain will feature performances by Randy and Jody Day, Michael and Sarah Shuttleworth, Michele Huckaby, and Marcos Mendoza III as the Sanders Family Singers.

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The Sul Ross State University Library and Archives will host a screening of “Free for All: The Public Library” in a partnership with Basin PBS and the Granada Theatre on Thursday, June 5. The event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6 p.m.

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Next Tuesday, April 22, Warrant Officers from the 504th Expeditionary Military Intelligence Brigade (EMIB) will participate in a professional development event at Historic Fort Stockton, focusing on the legacy of the 9th Infantry Division “Buffalo Soldiers” and their role in the Indian Wars (1867– 1886). The training aims to bridge historical lessons with modern leadership challenges, emphasizing mission command, disciplined initiative, and adaptive decision-making.

Early Tuesday morning Pecos County Pct. 1 Commissioner Francisco Ramirez opened his office to welcome two highly treasured county employees, Raymond “Skeeter” Dulaney and Brian Pacheco, to thank them for their many years of service.