July 2021

Working hard and giving to others were principles of life that Nancy Olvera learned at a young age. Olvera’s father, who was pastor, taught her those principles during her childhood in Presidio and Olvera carried out those values throughout her life.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, FM 1053 between FM 11 and FM 1450 will reopen Friday according to Texas Department of Transportation Public Information Officer Gene Powell. “It looks like we’re still on schedule to be open Friday.

Dannie Wade Turner, 70, of Fort Stockton, Texas, died June 8, 2021, at his residence. A graveside funeral service was held July 6, 2021, at the Mt. View Cemetery Pavilion. Interment will follow in the Mt. View Cemetery. Services are entrusted to Stevens Funeral Home in Coleman, Texas.

The Fort Stockton Firework Show took place on July 4 at Rooney Park.

Sul Ross Athletics has hired Oscar Ray Jimenez as its Athletics Business Coordinator. He will join the staff on July 6. "I am very excited to begin this opportunity since I see this as a great fit for me," said Jimenez.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will be increasing the number of Texas Highway Patrol Troopers on the road from Friday, July 2, through Monday, July 5, as part of Operation CARE (Crash Awareness Reduction and Effort) and Operation Holiday.

Consuelo Cerda Lopez left us to rest in peace on June 30, 2021. She was born on Nov. 2, 1934, in Del Rio, Texas, to Jesus Cerda and Herlinda Borrego Cerda.

Agricultural producers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after spring planting should make an appointment with the Pecos County Farm Service Agency (FSA) before the applicable deadline.