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*JOE ANGEL SALGADO, DOB 6/26/2003, offense date 7/22/2023 (CR-25574, Possession of Marijuana less than 2 ounces) DEFENDANT HAS ENTERED INTO A 6 MONTH PRETRIAL INTERVENTION WITH A $500.00 FEE. *JONATHAN PATRICK SALLEY, DOB 12/11/1973, offense date 7/4/2023 (CR25628, Driving While Intoxicated Second Offense) ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) DAYS in the County Jail, suspended for TWELVE (12) MONTHS on Community Supervision; $1,500.00 General Fine; $200.00 Mandatory Fines; $60.00 Restitution; $270.00 Court Costs; $112.00 Reimbursement Fees; zero (0) hours of community service; $60.00 monthly Community Supervision Fee.

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.

For years El Buen Vecino has struggled with leaky water pipes, no air conditioning, damaged windows and poor electrical connections. After holding a Rummage Sale to raise the necessary funds to make these much-needed repairs, they have now re-opened and will continue to serve the Fort Stockton community from their location at 408 S. Valentine Street.

Fort Stockton Community Theatre is proud to present Dan Mazer, aka “BanjerDan” for an evening of downhome Bluegrass music on Tuesday, April 2, at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30) at The Nelson Street Theatre, 102 South Nelson.

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. MARCH 21-23 Fort Stockton High School junior varsity softball Tournament at Fort Stockton High School.

The Pecos County Commissioner’s Court on Monday amended the ordinance establishing the Fort Stockton Library board, appointed seven to the Fort Stockton Public Library Board, and approved the board’s bylaws at its regular commission meeting. The seven board members appointed are Ross Harper, Jim Hatcher, Molly Yeager, Darren Hodges, Rosalie Sullivan, Victor Gene Robbins and Penny Smith and the board will act as an advisory board and make recommendations to the county commission and the librarian in regards to the policies and procedures regarding use of the library.

Fort Stockton will kick off the spring season the right way with the annual Comanche Springs Rodeo March 21-23 at the Pecos County Coliseum in Fort Stockton. Begun in 2019 and paused for Covid in 2020, the rodeo has grown since its 2021 return and is adding some more activities in 2024.

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The Fort Stockton city council met in regular session Monday evening and voted to raise building code fees and set the first public hearing for an annexation request by Texas New Mexico Power. The fee required to register to build had been $75 for the initial registration and $50 for renewal, but the new fees will be $100 for renewal and $125 for initial registration.

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.