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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.

More than 100 high school students will visit the Sul Ross State University campus in Alpine as representatives of the Future Farmers of American (FFA) on two occasions in September. On Monday, Sept. 11, 116 freshman students in the first year of agriculture classes will attend the “Greenhand Day” conference for beginners. They will visit from Alpine, Fort Stockton, Crane, Iraan, Pecos and Wink to participate in activities ranging from friendly competitions within and across FFA chapter groups to personal and organizational leadership to sessions on building knowledge of the opportunities available through school-based agricultural education and FFA from the local, state and national levels.

Part of the FSISD bond approved by voters last November included beefing up security at all the campuses across the district. The school board approved new security fencing districtwide and approved the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) from BTC – the district’s Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) at its Aug. 30 board meeting. BTC is a construction management company specializing in school construction with offices in El Paso and Fort Worth.

In a quick city council meeting on Monday evening, the Fort Stockton City Council approved the fiscal year 2023-24 budget and tax rate. The meeting was attended by city staff, media, and part of the time by one member of the public. Mayor Paul Casias was absent and Mayor pro tem James Warnock arrived late, so council member and former mayor Ruben Falcon opened the meeting.

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In today’s digital age, cell phones have become an integral part of our lives. While they offer numerous benefits, they can also be a significant distraction, especially in educational settings. As educators, it is crucial to create an environment that promotes focused learning and engagement.

Sheriff to purchase new equipment The Pecos County Commissioner’s Court on Monday approved several items that will ultimately benefit the Pecos County Sheriff’s Department. The court approved an interlocal cooperation agreement with Brewster County to house Pecos County inmates.

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.

Historically, Fort Stockton has had an abundance of two things, water and dirt. For that reason, it is no wonder that our little town has over 200 buildings made of adobe bricks. The Jumano and Apache who resided around the springs for a thousand years made their homes of mud. When the Spanish arrived, they brought the ancient art of forming the mud into bricks that would harden in the sun.

Pecos County taxpayers will see somewhat of a tax relief with the passage of the fiscal year 2023-2024 budget during a 15-minute public hearing and special session of the Pecos County Commissioner’s Court on Monday morning. The approved tax rate for Pecos County is $0.538 per $100 of valuation for the upcoming fiscal year. $0.45 of that will go to general fund maintenance and operations and $0.088 to road and bridge maintenance, representing a 0.65% decrease for maintenance and operations. The overall tax rate is slightly lower than last year’s $0.5853 per $100 of valuation.