Inmate Arrests Report – Pecos County Jail (Nov. 15-21)
It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
November 2022
Chamber to hold open house, art show
Within the next two weeks, the Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce will host an open house and art show at their facility, located at 1000 E. Railroad Ave in Fort Stockton.
Jesse Turner McWhorter Jr.
Jesse Turner (Tobe) McWhorter Jr. loving husband, father, grandpa, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, in his home in Llano, Texas. Jess was born in Graham, Texas on May 30, 1949, to Jesse Tobe McWhorter and Marie (Pumroy) McWhorter.
No meal without bread
With Thanksgiving and the holiday season upon us, one might wonder if the Pilgrims had bread at their table. This is something to contemplate if one is unfamiliar with American holiday traditions. If someone were to ask about the staples of a holiday meal, many would likely reply bread.
Relish in the joy of giving thanks
Thanksgiving is not a religious holiday, and even the origin of Thanksgiving that we are taught in school are somewhat sketchy. But I love the fact that we gather once a year with family and friends to give thanks for the blessings of the year.
Fort Stockton Public Library receives $5k grant
The Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin awarded the Fort Stockton Public Library with a $5,000 sub-grant on Nov. 21. The funds, which will be available to the library in January, will be used for the Mango Languages Program.
The Bucks stop here; Longhorns roll Alpine 56-20
Only six players dressed out for the Lady Longhorns on Monday after when they took to the court against Alpine.
The limited number of available athletes was no problem for Buena Vista, not when three of the group playing were named Sanchez.
Capital Highlights: Legislators begin filing bills ahead of session
Texas legislators are off to the races, filing more than 850 bills on Monday, the first day of filing season for the 88th session, which begins Jan. 10.
Photo Gallery: 48th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair
The 48th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair took place on Nov. 19 at the Pecos County Civic Center. Vendors provided a variety of gifts and goods that were available just in time for the holidays. Items available ranged from art, food, clothes, jewelry, and decorations.
