September 2024

Pecos County Burn Ban Rescinded

Body
Pecos County Judge, Joe Shuster, has rescinded the county’s burn ban to give locals the opportunity to burn their piles of brush etc. “We still want to remind everyone to remain cautious when trying to burn,” said emergency management coordinator, Jessie Dominguez.

Sonic Drive-in Sizzles in Flames

Body
On August 31, Fort Stockton’s beloved Sonic Drive-In, a staple of the community since its opening in 1976, was struck by a significant fire that temporarily closed Dickinson Boulevard. The blaze began around 6:40 p.m., prompting an immediate response from the Fort Stockton Fire Department.
Sonic Drive-in Sizzles in Flames

Pecos County EMS Gains Approval

Body
The Pecos County Commissioner’s Court held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday morning, August 26. During this meeting the court approved the notice for November 5 to be set for the general election later this year as well as an election services contract with Fort Stockton Independant School District and the Pecos County Election Administrator for the same day.