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FORT STOCKTON — There aren’t many elected officials Ruben Falcon can think of that he remembers fondly. A former mayor in this oil town, he’s helped garner support for a revolving door of politicians.
The West Texas Republican has learned to spot which ones are up for the task of caring for the expansive, largely rural West Texas.
