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The Pecos County Sheriff’s Department will purchase a Taser Docking Station and one taser thanks to a donation of $7,667 from Eagle Claw Midstream that the Pecos County Commissioner’s Court approved at its Sept. 11 meeting.

Barrio Fest 2023 will have several entertainment venues scheduled for this year starting Thursday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, Sept. 17. The music on Saturday will be hosted by Tejano Mix from El Paso starting at 10 a.m. And up until The Cumbia Movement from Austin takes the stage at 8 p.m.

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Fort Stockton’s police department will soon receive new camera systems in its police cruisers thanks to the American Rescue Plan. The Fort Stockton City Council on Monday approved the use of some of the city’s rescue plan funds to purchase an Axon Fleet 3 Camera System that will be placed in new FSPD cruisers once those vehicles are purchased. Police Chief Ernest Velasquez said he hopes to have the vehicles in the next 4-6 months and the new camera systems will be installed at that time.

Life-Saving Award goes to Fort Stockton’s Cleveland AUSTIN - The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced today the recipients of the inaugural statewide TDEM Distinguished Staff Awards. TDEM’s Traditions Committee, in collaboration with agency leadership, created the seven awards to acknowledge the service, dedication, leadership, and significant contributions by agency staff.

PIONEER PHOTOS O’Reilly’s Auto Parts in Fort Stockton held its annual car show on Sept. 2, featuring classic cars, motorcycles, food, and a bounce hose for the kids..

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.