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Slosar is the new Border Patrol Chief for Big Bend Sector

5 months ago By News Staff

MARFA – Walter N. Slosar was selected for the Senior Executive Service position of Chief Patrol Agent, Big Bend Sector, and assumed those duties last week at Sector headquarters in Marfa.

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DO SOMETHING!

5 months ago By 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@fortstockton pioneer.com. NOVEMBER 17 Fort Stockton Prowlers varsity basketball vs.

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Pecos County Senior Citizens Center hosts Thanksgiving potluck

5 months ago By News Staff

With the Thanksgiving holiday upon us, the Pecos County Senior Citizens Center will play host to a Thanksgiving potluck Friday, Nov. 17 at noon at the Senior Center, located, 1010 W.

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Fort Stockton Glitz deemed a success

5 months ago By Kerry Waldrip

Even though the weather didn’t cooperate much, the 2023 Glitz was a huge success. DJ Latin Stallion provided entertainment for the event, and Remie Ramos and Aspen Walsh were Masters of the Ceremony. Mr. Ramos is the Executive Director of the Fort Stockton Economic Development Corporation, and Ms. Walsh, currently the Miss Sandhills Rodeo Queen, was the first Comanche Springs Rodeo Queen. Despite the weather, the Pecos County Civic Center was near capacity.

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Cops searching for missing person

5 months ago By News Staff

On Nov. 8, 2023, Justin Joseph Urrutia went missing around mile marker 325 off I-10, close to the Sheffield area, after abandoning his vehicle in the pasture. He is a 41-year-old white male, 5-foot-10, 150 pounds, brown hair, and blue eyes, unknown type of clothing. He does have some medical issues and has deep dimples in both cheeks.

The Pecos County Sheriff's Office conducted an extensive search with the help of DPS and the use of all equipment that was made available.

Unfortunately, we were unable to locate him.

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All but one constitutional amendments pass

5 months ago By Staff Report

The state of Texas passed 13 of the 14 constitutional amendments on the ballot in Tuesday’s statewide general election. Proposition 13, which increased the mandatory retirement age for state judges, failed statewide, with 62.58% voting no. The proposition failed 602396 in Pecos County.

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Fast-acting cops catch alleged liquor store robber

5 months ago By Shawn Yorks

The quick action of the Fort Stockton Police Department and Pecos County Sheriff’s Department resulted in the apprehension of a man who reportedly broke into Wholesale Liquors early on the morning of Nov. 6.

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Jackson competes at state

5 months ago By News Staff

Old Settlers Park in Round Rock was the site for the UIL State Cross Country meet Nov. 4. Alissandra Jackson, a senior from Fort Stockton High School, demonstrated her experience and never quit attitude in completing the tough two-mile race in 12:16.39 to claim 38th place out of 151 runners from across the state.

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INMATE ARREST REPORTS

5 months ago By News Staff

It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Construction ongoing at new fire station

5 months ago By News Staff

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Groundwater District denies petition

May 1, 2024 - 21:21

The Middle Pecos Groundwater Conservation District (MPCGD) board met for their regular meeting on April 16 at 10 a.m. The quorum was met with only one board member absent, Mr. Larry Drgac. Present were Jerry McGuairt (President representing Precinct 1), Janet Growth (Vice President representing Precinct 1), M.R. Gonzalez (Secretary/ Treasurer, representing Precinct 2), Puja Boinpally (Director representing Precinct 2), Weldon Blackwelder (Director, representing Precinct 3), Alvaro Mandujano, Jr. (Director, representing Precinct 4), Ronald Cooper (Director, representing Precinct 4), Vanessa Cardwell (Director, representing Fort Stockton), Jeff Sims (Director, representing Iraan) and Alan Childs (Director, at large). There were multiple attendees connected via Zoom call.

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Fort Stockton Rec League kicks off exciting season

May 1, 2024 - 21:21

Fort Stockton’s young baseball and softball stars are back in action. The Recreation Department launched an impressive season these last two weeks, boasting 39 teams across eight divisions. With 460 players, 39 head coaches, and 120 coaches, all volunteers, community support is fueling this thrilling season.

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