February 2026

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Body The Fort Stockton Inter-governmental Recreation Board moved to tighten administrative oversight and modernize its 30-year-old governing framework during a special meeting Wednesday, marking a major step in the department’s reorganization.

Body With early voting set to begin next week, Pecos County residents recently gathered for a “Meet the Candidates” forum to hear from those vying for local offices in the upcoming primary election.

Body The “Meet the Candidate” forum saw an incredible “standing room only” turn-out on January 27.

Body The Pecos County Commissioners Court convened on February 9, to navigate a dense agenda ranging from ambitious grant proposals to critical water well maintenance and multi-million dollar community partnerships.

Body This Thursday night, February 5, the Pecos County Dinner Tonight Cooking Club will host a Super Bowl Appetizer party. Guests are asked to bring their favorite appetizer or snack and wear their favorite team’s colors, even if they are not playing in the Super Bowl.

Body Residents of Fort Stockton and Pecos County should prepare for a day of significant local governance on Monday, February 9, 2026, as both the Pecos County Commissioners Court and the Fort Stockton City Council convene for their regular sessions.

Body Historic Fort Stockton is inviting the community to a series of upcoming events, beginning with the Annual Banquet on February 19. Held from 6:00–9:00 p.m.

Body The Sul Ross State University Theatre Program’s production of “True West” by Sam Shepard has been invited to perform at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Feb. 20-24 in Abilene.

Body Santiago Cantu Jr., a long-term public servant and 53-year resident of Fort Stockton, has officially announced his candidacy for Pecos County Judge, citing a platform built on fiscal responsibility, accountability, and community unity.