October 2021

Pecos County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report - Oct. 20-24

4 years ago By News Staff

October 20

Matthew Lee Flores, of Fort Stockton at 1:48 p.m., officers apprehended Flores and he was charged with burglary of building.

Martin Eduardo Leyva, of Fort Stockton at 3:49 p.m., officers apprehended Leyva on he was charged with burglary of habitation and unauthorized use of vehicle.

October 23

County considers purchasing tower clock

4 years ago By Megan Wehring

To commemorate the county’s 150th anniversary, the Pecos County Commissioner Court is looking to purchase a tower clock to be installed outside of the courthouse.

The 16-foot-tall Howard Replica Four Face post clock will have a black cast aluminum finish and gold accents. The required investment is $29,990, which includes delivery and installation but excludes any additional fees or permits.

The county would be responsible for the footer, electrical and hoist.

Bulletproof vests donated to local law enforcement

4 years ago By News Staff

Local law enforcement will now be more protected after a generous donation of bulletproof vests. On Oct.

Bulletproof vests donated to local law enforcement

FSISD STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

4 years ago By News Staff

The Fort Stockton Independent School District recognized five Students of the Month for October at the district’s school board meeting on Oct. 18. One student from each campus was presented a certificate by the principal at the campus they attend. Teachers from each campus nominated students who showed excellence in academics, leadership, motivation, and other various criteria that was fitting for each campus. Photos by Nathan Heuer

High School Student of the Month Desiree Williams with principal Roy Alvarado.

Council approves rental policy

4 years ago By Megan Wehring

To start hosting events as soon as the facility is completely renovated, the city approved guidelines for when a client rents out the Fort Stockton Convention Center. On Oct.

The Fort Stockton Convention Center will soon be available to host weddings or quinceañ eras one or two weekends per month. File Photo

Day of the Dead ceremony to be held

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Community members will be able to show their love and respect for friends and family that have passed away on the Day of the Dead holiday next week in Fort Stockton. J.B.

FSISD students witness Blue Origin’s space launch

4 years ago By Contributed

The Fort Stockton High School yearbook staff traveled to Van Horn to experience the Blue Origin’s second crewed mission to space on Oct. 13.

A total of 14 FSISD students made the trip to Van Horn to see the space launch on Oct. 13. Courtesy Photo

God offers a collective joy of gratitude, solidarity

4 years ago By Guest Columnist

Happiness, an emotion typical of the human, is quite a paradox. It is difficult to talk about the subject when today, happiness and joy are materialized. When happiness has more to do with property, vacations, cars, money, brands, business, fame, prosperity, pleasure, and not so much with the pure, the good, the honest, the innocent, the small, and the collective. And at the end of the day, joy and happiness are sold to us as something personal, individual, and private. But what does the Bible tell us about happiness and joy? What is it for? Is happiness a private matter or a collective matter?

God offers a collective joy of gratitude, solidarity

Twig girdler beetles do no major damage to most plants

4 years ago By Gardener’s Mailbag

Dear Neil: Someone crossed a beaver with a giraffe, and the offspring attacked my tree. What happened? What caused this, and what can I do? I love your description! Actually, however, it’s a twig girdler beetle.

Twig girdler beetles do no major damage to most plants

LOOKING BACK

4 years ago By News Staff

October 1993 issue: FORT STOCKTON FARMER JAMES MOUTRAY (right) was named Outstanding Conservation Farmer 1993 by the Trans-Pecos Soil and Water Conservation District. SCS official Terry Whigham presented Moutray the award at the annual meeting of Coyanosa Co-Op Gin.