January 2022

Nelda Jean Ledford

Body

Nelda Jean Ledford left us on Jan. 25, 2022, at the age of 88, to live in glory with her Heavenly Father.

Nelda was born on Dec. 16, 1933, in Forsan, Texas, to Myrtle Coffman Spears and though her biological father was Cecil Coffman. She was raised by Jim Spears, whom she called Dad.

Nelda Jean Ledford

TSUS announces process for appointing interim president of Sul Ross

Body

The Texas State University System Administration has begun the process of identifying potential candidates to serve as interim president of Sul Ross State University upon President Pete Gallego’s departure at the end of the spring semester.

President Gallego previously announced he will leave the university June 4, 2022.

Sul Ross University

Dolores (Lali) Flores Robledo

Body

Dolores (Lali) Flores Robledo, age 65, of Fort Stockton, Texas passed away Jan. 26, 2022, in Midland, Texas. Lali was born in Fort Stockton, Texas to Cresencio and Francis Flores on Dec. 17, 1956. Lali attended school Fort Stockton ISD and graduated high school in 1976. Lali also attended and graduated from Midland College with her Associate of Applied Science Business Computer Applications degree on May 14, 2004.

She married George Robledo on April 11, 2007, in Fort Stockton, Texas.

Dolores (Lali) Flores Robledo

Panther freshmen continue win streak, improve record to 9-2

Body

The Fort Stockton freshman team claimed their fourth consecutive victory on Jan. 24 against Monahans, maintaining their perfect record against district competition on their home floor.

Christian Soto scored a game-high 12 points in Fort Stockton’s 51-38 victory over the Loboes. Evan Cordero contributed 10 points for the Panthers on Tuesday.

Fort Stockton freshman coach Richard Rojas credited his team’s defense for their success against Monahans.

Fort Stockton Logo

Pecos-Terrell County FSA announces election results

Body

The Pecos-Terrell County U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency announced that Payden Ward of Sheffield and Kati Rogers of Fort Stockton were elected to represent their local administrative areas during the recent county committee election.

USDA

EDC discusses potential job fair in Fort Stockton

Body
Job seekers could expect to see a community job fair coming to Fort Stockton — but there are no concrete plans yet. The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently reported that 4.5 million American workers quit their jobs in November 2021, which is a trend of numbers that is becoming known as the Great Resignation.
Jobs

PECOS COUNTY LIVESTOCK SHOW

Body
The Pecos County Livestock Show was held at the Pecos County Coliseum on Jan. 18-19 after being postponed from its original date earlier in the month. The premium sale for the event will reportedly be held in March. Pictured top left: Brooklynn Garcia (leopard vest) Ana King; Middle right: Chrissie Boo (black vest), Diondra Luevano (grey shirt); Bottom right: Grand Champion Chrissie Boo; Right: Rhaelynn Perez. Photos by Nathan Heuer
PECOS COUNTY LIVESTOCK SHOW

Local data center trend continues

Body
Some places have Amazon or Google warehouses to bring an economic boost. As for Pecos County, the trend of data centers will continue to diversify the job market with a third facility planned to be completed by the end of this year.
Pecos County Courthouse

Become an active driver

Body
This year might be a good time to focus on a resolution that could save your life. While all notions of self-improvement have their value, driving is one area where our actions can affect not only ourselves, but other drivers and passengers on the road. Motor vehicle crashes and fatalities are higher than they have been for many years. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, from 2019 to 2020 there has been a nearly 19% increase in fatalities on our roads. Nearly 47% of those killed were not wearing their seat belts.
Become an active driver