May 2022

This year’s turnaround season for the Fort Stockton softball team represented a revitalization of the program’s dynasty that had rarely missed the postseason in the past decade.

The young talent on the Prowlers’ squad, which advanced to the area round in the playoffs this past spring, played an important role in Fort Stockton's progression.

That was a case in point when Fort Stockton’s all-district honors were announced last weekend.

When Jeremy Hickman received a phone call on Monday evening from Fort Stockton ISD Superintendent Dr. Gabriel Zamora, the Fort Stockton native was overcome with emotion after learning he was chosen to be the next head football coach and athletic director in his hometown.

The Fort Stockton ISD School Board unanimously voted for Hickman to become the next football coach and athletic director of the district on May 30.

Rosie Ramos was recognized for her outstanding and dedicated service as a county employee for the past 23 years on May 27 at the Precinct No. 1 headquarters. Commissioner Tom Chapman awarded the retiree with the plaque as she concluded her career with the county this month.

The Fort Stockton native was the Pecos County Memorial Hospital receiving clerk from 1999-2006, Precinct No. 1 road and bridge maintenance employee from 2006-2007, and the Precinct No. 1 road and bridge maintenance equipment operator from 2007 to 2022.

A Memorial Day ceremony was held at Zero Stone Park earlier today. Wreaths were laid to honor each of our country’s wars/conflicts. Pecos County Judge Joe Shuster and Fort Stockton Mayor Chris Alexander read the county and city Memorial Day proclamations. The event concluded with veteran Joni McGee reading the names of veteran family members and friends that passed away over the past year.

The following were deceased veterans that were recognized during the ceremony:

Oscar Hernandez

The Fort Stockton volleyball program held their annual summer camp from May 24-26 at the Special Events Center. The event featured the Little Prowler Camp (third through fifth grade), Middle School Prowler Camp (sixth through eighth grade), and the Freshman Prowler Camp. Varsity head Gabrielle Harral, varsity assistant coach Sera Ramirez, and varsity assistant Coach Ella Gonzales helped conduct the camp along with numerous Prowler volleyball athletes.

Firefighters are looking to the skies for much-needed rain this week as crews continue battling wildfires across the state. Fires reported Sunday by the Texas A&M Forest Service were being fought in Brown, Taylor, Wilbarger, Llano, Schleicher and San Saba counties.

Angelo State University announced the students who achieved the Dean's List designation for the 2022 spring semester.

Former Fort Stockton High School Graduate Lindy Ochoa was named to the list. Buena Vista Graduates Carsyn Evans and Jordan Ward were also named to the university’s Dean’s List.

Ochoa is majoring in political science, Ward is majority in management, and Evans is majoring in kinesiology.

Below are the unofficial Primary Runoff Election results for Pecos County, which include early votes and election day votes.

Republican District Clerk

Darla Cude – 644 votes

Tammy Cash Lujan – 523

Republican Attorney General

George P. Bush – 436

Ken Paxton – 655

Republican Comm General Land Office

Dawn Buckingham – 552

Tim Westley – 418

Republican Railroad Commissioner

Sarah Stogner – 467

Wayne Christian – 539

May 18

Adam Vasquez, of San Antonio at 11:25 a.m., officers from the Department of Public Safety apprehended Vasquez and he was charged with possession of marijuana less than two ounces. Vasquez received a $2,000 PR bond and was released the same day.

May 19