December 2025

In a landmark move for local homeowners, the Pecos County Commissioners Court has approved a resolution that will provide significant property tax relief for citizens aged 65 and older and disabled homeowners.

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The Pecos County Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors narrowly approved a tax abatement for a new Bitcoin mining data center Tuesday, breaking a tie vote after residents warned that the deal could jeopardize the district’s long-term financial stability.

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, formalizing an outside audit, and beginning to tighten up longstanding operational practices that board members say have not been updated in decades. During a special meeting on December 3 at the Fort Stockton Recreation Depart- ment, the board reconvened from executive session and voted to extend an offer of employment for recreation director.

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.

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.

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.

Volunteers and community partners recently completed important recreation upgrades at Monahans Sandhills State Park, installing new shelters at the Willow Draw Campground. This public-private partnership aimed to enhance the visitor experience and support the local economy.

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