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The Pecos County Commissioners Court on Nov. 27 heard an update on Pecos County Veterans Services from director Michael Corkrum, who also requested a hybrid work schedule to allow him to work remotely while he’s traveling. Corkrum told the commissioners that to be Veterans Service Officer in Texas one must be certified by the Veterans Commission and an accreditation process.

It’s Christmas time! The Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce has been sponsoring the Joy Run Silent Auction since 2007, where local vendors and businesses donate goods that are then auctioned off with all proceeds going to purchase presents for the Focused Home Nursing Home residents, and to buy supplies for Meals on Wheels. On display at the Chamber of Commerce, there’s everything from hand tools, beautiful artwork to laptops up for auction.

Competitors in the West of the Pecos Blowout Doe, Goat and Lamb Show take their animals to the show arena Saturday morning at the Pecos County Coliseum. Prizes were awarded to the competitors in several different age groups. See more photos from the event on Page 14. Pioneer photos by Shawn Yorks

The Irrigation system at the Desert Pines Golf Course in Fort Stockton is 60-80 years old, and in recent years, the county must routinely fix those leaks. The Pecos County Commissioner’s Court discussed the bid at its Nov. 27 meeting, and ultimately awarded the bid to Duininck Inc. of Prinsburg, Minnesota.

YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO DO Your guide to local places to go and things to do! If you have an event for our Do Something! listing, please e-mail shawn.yorks@fortstocktonpioneer.com. NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 1 2023 Pecan Exhibition and Food Show at First National Bank, 1000 W.

Lucky Two Times Animal Sanctuary is not a rescue organization, it’s a sanctuary. And currently, there are 54 dogs, 23 cats, two horses, one donkey (don’t call him a “mule” or his feelings will be hurt), two roosters, two ducks and five chickens. All either involved in a criminal case or victims of abuse.

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