February 2026

James “Jim” Bodie Moore, 88, of Fort Stockton, joined his Lord and Savior on February 22, 2026. He was born on October 27, 1937, to Bodie Moore and Lorean Jackson Moore.

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The Pecos County Commissioners Court held a lengthy regular session Monday to address a wide-ranging agenda that included national commemorations, funding for weather modification, and significant infrastructure improvements. Judge Joe Shuster opened the meeting by reading a proclamation from the Pecos County Historical Commission to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026.

Last week, on February 18, 2026, freshman students from Fort Stockton High School participated in a college-tocareer tour at Midland College’s Williams Regional Technical Training Center (WRTTC), gaining hands-on exposure to programs that connect high school learning to real-world careers.

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SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY Lobos Host Rattlers, Hilltoppers to Close Home Stand Sul Ross State University Women's Basketball closes out its 2026 home schedule this week with a pair of Lone Star Conference matchups at the Pete P. Gallego Center, hosting St.

Editor’s note: It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered evidence of guilt, all defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The following list is provided by the Pecos County Sher-iff’s Department.

The new year began with significant progress on highway expansion, safety improvements and local mobility projects across the state. The work includes major interstate reconstruction in Texas’ largest cities, pedestrian and bicyclist upgrades, rural safety projects and new construction breaking ground in fast-growing communities.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, I planted these Arizona cypresses eight years ago. They are getting too large.