December 2025

Body Law enforcement officers from across the Big Bend region gathered Wednesday night for a solemn and powerful meeting of the Big Bend Area Law Enforcement Officers Association, hosted by the Pecos County Sheriff’s Office at the Pecos County Civic Center.

Body Travis and Tommie Lewis opened their very first Sonic Drive-In right here in Fort Stockton in 1976, and the entire community has been excited for the re-opening at 1701 W Dickinson Blvd.

Body A well-earned career advancement has led to a historical moment for Pecos County law enforcement. On January 1, Sergeant Abby Ramirez was officially promoted to Chief Deputy, the first woman to make such a move in the long history of the Sheriff’s office.

Body YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO DO Your guide to local places to go and things to do! If you have an event for our Do Something! listing, please e- mail summer. mccloskey@ fortstock-tonpioneer.

Body The Fort Stockton community is invited to gather this weekend to celebrate the life and legacy of local figure Dean Ward as he debuts his new book, “Memories of a Cowboy.

Body The College of Graduate Studies at Sul Ross State University announced the first six recipients of the Dual Credit Pedagogy Certificate, which allows students to enhance their instructional skills for college level teaching.

Body Rene Pacheco, 74, of Midland, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November16,1953,toMartin and Celia Pacheco.

Body Richard Lee Thomas, 64, of Hutto, Texas passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, 2025, after a weekslong illness. Richard was born on July 28, 1961, in Torrance, Los Angeles County California, California, to Peggie Armstrong Gonzales.

Body Mario Olguin Lopez, a truecowboywasbornonDecember 13, 1925, in Mexico. He passed away peacefully onDecember20,2025,inFort Stockton, Texas, surrounded by his beloved family in the comfort of his home.

Body Board confirms audit scope and timeline while approving leadership and operational changes The Intergovernmental Recreation Board closed out December with two meetings that pushed Fort Stockton’s joint recreation program into its next phase — installing permanent leadership,...