Chevron Donates $25,000 to Reeves County Veterans

Memorial Park Water Feature Restoration

Post Date:07/25/2025

Chevron Donates $25,000 to Reeves County Veterans Memorial Park Water Feature Restoration in the Town of Pecos City

Reeves County Texas — July 25, 2025

In a heartening show of corporate citizenship and community partnership, Chevron has committed $25,000 to the restoration of a key feature in Reeves County Veterans Memorial Park — the long-troubled water feature that has seen multiple costly repairs due to vandalism and general wear.

The donation came after Kenneth Russell, director of the Reeves County Veterans Center, was approached by Chevron representatives expressing interest in supporting local veteran programs. Russell, who had been actively working with city officials on long-overdue repairs to the park’s ponds, proposed an idea that would make a lasting impact.

“I told them about the ongoing issues we've had with the water feature and the high cost of repeated repairs,” Russell said. “Instead of just fixing leaks again and again, we want to line the ponds with cement to prevent damage and protect the community’s investment.”

Chevron responded with a resounding yes, pledging a $25,000 donation toward the project — a sum that significantly moves the effort forward. With this financial momentum and support from other local partners, Russell confirmed the project is now at the stage of identifying and hiring a contractor.

The water feature, a tranquil centerpiece of the Town of Pecos City Veterans Memorial Park, has unfortunately been subject to misuse over the years.

“We’ve had to repair the ponds four times already,” Russell explained. “That’s not a small expense, especially for a community resource meant to honor our veterans and provide a peaceful space for families.”

The damages — often caused by individuals walking through the water or children throwing rocks — underscore the challenges of maintaining shared spaces.

“The best thing that could happen,” Russell emphasized, “is for people to simply respect the park. Stay out of the water. Teach kids not to throw rocks. A little respect goes a long way.”

Thanks to Chevron’s generosity, the vision for a lasting, low-maintenance water feature is finally within reach — a tribute not only to the community’s veterans but also to the power of collaboration between public and private entities.

“We’re incredibly grateful,” said Russell. “It’s more than a donation. It’s a commitment to our community.”

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