June 2023

Gabriella (Gabby) Allyse Rodriguez

2 years ago By News Staff

It is with great sadness and extremely heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Gabriella (Gabby) Allyse Rodriguez, beloved mother, daughter, fiancée, friend and her unborn son, Ezekiel Nathaniel Rodriguez Gonzalez.

Gabby was born March 16, 1996 in Del Rio, Texas to parents Lupita Celaya and Roy Oscar Rodriguez.

Jesus R. Bustos

2 years ago By News Staff

Jesus R. Bustos, 85 of Fort Stockton, Texas passed away on June 26, 2023, in Fort Stockton.

FOR THE LOVE OF READING

2 years ago By Shawn Yorks

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City amends public amusements ordinance

2 years ago By Shawn Yorks

The Fort Stockton city council on June 26 rescinded an ordinance passed in January and passed a new ordinance imposing greater restrictions on coin-operated machines in game rooms inside the city. “We’re asking the council to enact a more comprehensive ordinance,” said assistant city manager Jesse Gonzales Jr.

County updates outdoor lighting regulations

2 years ago By Shawn Yorks

When Representatives from the McDonald Observatory approached the Pecos County Commissioner’s Court at its June 12 meeting asking for the county to update its outdoor lighting regulations to account for the advent of LED lighting, the court wasted no time. The court updated its regulations at the June 26 meeting to curb light pollution that might harm the observatory in its mission.

Casias takes the helm as Mayor of Fort Stockton

2 years ago By Shawn Yorks

Paul Casias took the reigns as mayor during a swearing-in ceremony Monday night, with a packed house of family and friends looking on. Casias was sworn in as mayor after winning the June 20 runoff election by 41 votes.