County burn ban in effect
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Due to dry weather conditions, Pecos County is now under a burn ban. On Jan.
January 2022
PCMH proposes pay raises for all employees
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Pecos County Memorial Hospital had raises approved for some incoming and current employees at the commissioner’s meeting a week ago. The raises could soon include all employees after a decision made by the PCMH board on Jan.
City Parks Department goes above and beyond
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The City of Fort Stockton’s Parks & Cemetery Department does more than just mow grass and fix sprinklers. City Manager Frank Rodriguez has stepped forward to commend the crew for all of the additional hard work they do behind the scenes, which sometimes goes unseen by the public eye.
Slow start prevents streak-ending win for Prowlers
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A four-point first quarter put the Prowlers basketball team behind the 8-ball to start Tuesday’s game against Andrews, and one they could not overcome in their 44-38 loss to the Mustangs at home.
The Prowlers outscored Andrews 14-11 in the final quarter but trailed 33-24 heading into the last eight minutes of regulation after an 8-0 run by Mustangs to end the third.
Fort Stockton Girls Basketball Season Results
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Nov. 6 Stephenville Loss (63-18)
Nov. 9 Denver City Win (42-29)
Nov. 16 Lamesa Win (55-31)
Nov. 20 MCHS Win (43-34)
Fort Stockton Boys Basketball Season Results
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Record: 5-17
Nov. 30 Lamesa Loss (59-51)
Dec. 2 Reagan County Loss (73-60)
Dec. 3 Lamesa Loss (63-55)
Dec. 3 Colorado City Win (42-40)
FSCT prepares for statewide competition
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Fort Stockton Community Theatre is preparing for TEXFest state competition held by The Network for Theatre (TNT). TEXFest will be held Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 17-19 at the Cailloux Theatre in Kerrville.
DPS offers safety tips ahead of wintry weather
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The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding Texans that freezing rain, ice and snow can pose major hazards to drivers and pedestrians and is urging residents to be careful in such conditions.
DPS encourages everyone to take the appropriate safety precautions during wintry weather. This includes checking the battery, windshield wipers, tire pressure, tire treads and fluid levels in their vehicles, as well as ensuring door and trunk locks are properly lubricated to prevent them from freezing.
Inmate Arrests Report – Pecos County Jail (Jan. 13-17)
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January 13
Isaac Arcides Quintela, of Fort Stockton at 2 p.m., officers from the Department of Public Safety apprehended Quintela and he was charged with evading arrest or detention. Quintela received a $250 PR bond and was released the same day.
Fugitive from Mexico wanted for murder captured
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Manuel Adriano-Ruiz was captured by members of the U.S. Marshals Service Lone Star Fugitive Task Force after Mexican authorities charged him with the aggravated murder. Adriano-Ruiz, 25, was wanted by Mexico law enforcement authorities in the state of Chihuahua after he was formally charged with aggravated murder of his wife in August 2021.
