James “Jim” Bodie Moore
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.
February 2026
MPGCD Moves Forward with Export Permit Renewal and $4 Million Well-Plugging Project
The Middle Pecos Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors moved forward with several major financial and administrative actions during its regular meeting February 17, highlighted by the approval of a clean financial audit and the controversial renewal of a major water export permit.
Commissioners Commemorate 250th U.S. Anniversary Greenlight Major County Park Upgrades
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.
Freshman Students Explore College-to-Career Pathways at WRTTC
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.
SRSU Women’s and Men’s Basketball
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.
ARREST REPORT
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.
TxDOT off to active start in 2026
The new year began with significant progress on highway expansion, safety improvements and local mobility projects across the state.
Be cautious when pruning cone-bearing plants
GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, I planted these Arizona cypresses eight years ago. They are getting too large.
