February 2026

The Fort Stockton City Council moved forward with plans for a spring special election and accepted a major infrastructure grant during its regular meeting Monday evening. Council members approved a notice for a special election to be held May 2, 2026, which will ask voters to reauthorize a local sales and use tax at a rate of one-fourth of one percent.

The Fort Stockton Public Library will host an evening of “artistic excellence” on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, as The Piatigorsky Foundation presents a concert featuring two world-class musicians. The 6:00 p.m.

A Fort Stockton jury found Joseph Martin Martinez guilty of murder Thursday for the 2023 shooting death of Javier Barrera, sentencing him to life in prison. The verdict, delivered in the 83rd Judicial District, concludes a case that began on Nov.

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The Fort Stockton Blue Wave closed out the 20252026 high school swim and dive season on the biggest stage in Texas, and junior diver Javier Hignojos delivered a performance that will be remembered for years to come.

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The Pecos County Civic Center is set to transform into a vibrant display of local pride and patriotism as the Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce prepares for its 82nd Annual Banquet on Thursday, February 26. The evening, themed “250 Reasons We Love America,” serves as a dual celebration of the local community and the upcoming 250th birthday of the United States.

Pecos County is preparing to honor two and a half centuries of American history by reflecting on its own deep local roots. On Monday, February 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., the Pecos County Commissioners Court will host a public proclamation ceremony to officially launch the America 250 Heritage Year.

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