July 2025

Eliza Velasquez, age 93, of Odessa, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 17, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on February 20, 1932, in Barstow, Texas, to her late parents, Eva Beller and Carmen Carrasco.

With deep love and sadness, we celebrate the life of Sharon Kaye Creech—known lovingly as Kaye—who passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025, in Midland, Texas, at the age of 75. Born on November 9, 1949, in Clinton, Oklahoma, Kaye proudly embraced her Texas roots and called the Lone Star State home.

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The Fort Stockton City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, July 28, addressing a range of city affairs, from public infrastructure and financial oversight to a key special election and community recognitions. A central point of discussion was the continued public dissatisfaction with the current one-way configuration of Main Street, leading the council to table an ordinance that would convert a portion of it back to two-way traffic.

The Pecos County Commissioners Court convened in regular session on Monday, July 28, at the County Courthouse, addressing a packed agenda that included critical budget discussions, significant infrastructure projects, and ongoing county operations.

The countdown to football season is officially underway with the return of a fan-favorite broadcast: The Fort Stockton Pioneer Coaches Show. Now entering its fifth season, the weekly show has become a staple for local sports fans eager for updates and insight into Panther athletics.

AUSTIN – The Texas Senate Special Committee on Redistricting convened a regional public hearing on Tuesday, July 29, to address congressional redistricting for West Texas and the El Paso region, a session described as a 'rare mid-decade redistricting session'.

You've probably thought it when you've been stuck in traffic or seen road issues on your way home from work or school, “Why haven’t they done something about it?” Most likely there are already plans in place to improve safety and connectivity wherever you live. Those plans are laid out in a sort of blueprint for the future in what’s called the Unified Transportation Program (UTP).

After more than three months of renovations, the Fort Stockton Walmart officially reopened its doors Friday morning with a grand ceremony that brought together store associates, community members, and local leaders in celebration of a revitalized space that reflects both modern convenience and hometown pride.

HEAD OVER MEALS Summertime means lighter meals with the hot, sweltering days. And salads are an easy fix that won’t heat the house and tax that AC more than Mr.