February 2022

Body February 22 Raul Sergio Ibarra, of Ozona at 8:09 p.m., officers from the Department of Public Safety apprehended Ibarra and he was charged with driving while intoxicated BAC more than or equal to 0.15. Ibarra received a $2,000 bond and is still in jail. February 24

Body Donald Clay Pfiester, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed on Feb. 17, 2022. Don was born on Jan. 20, 1949, to Roy Edward (Bunk) Pfiester and Sammie Warnock Pfiester in Fort Stockton, Texas.

Body Judy Polson, 77, of Guymon, Okla., passed away Jan. 22, 2022, at Memorial Hospital of Texas County. Judy Diane Clary was born Oct. 22, 1944, in Post, Texas, to Ira Alton and Vada Earnestine (Taylor) Clary.

Body Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) released the following statement on Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24.

Body Jonathan Ryan Arcides, DOB 10/13/1991, offense date 01/13/2021 (CR-24501, duty on striking unattended vehicle) defendant has entered into a 12-month pretrial intervention program with a $250 fee.

Body Romans 8:25 - “But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.” Sometimes as Christians it is difficult to admit to our humanity. We have given our lives over to Christ to mold us and make us into vessels for his service.

Body While January is officially the coldest month in Texas, February is not far behind. As parents bundle up their children to protect them from the cold, it is also a good time to think about protecting them from injury in vehicle crashes.

Body Located in Downtown Fort Stockton, Joe’s Place will be opening its doors this weekend at 216 W. 1st. St. Owner Joe Espino has announced a soft opening for either Friday or Saturday from 5 p.m. to midnight, and a formal grand opening event to be announced.

Body The Fort Stockton ISD School Board took a critical step to improve/upgrade the school district in all facets at Wednesday’s regular meeting and set in motion a new compensation plan that will revamp the retention and recruitment system for educators.

Body Registered voters will have the opportunity to decide three local races for their respective parties in the upcoming primary election on March 1.