March 2026

Romelia Valenzuela Losoya

Body Romelia Valenzuela Losoya of Gordonville, TX, a devoted mother, grandmother, nurse, birder, quilter, and lover of nature, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026 at the age of 80.
Romelia Valenzuela Losoya

Fort Stockton Honors 35-Year Fire Veteran

Body The Fort Stockton City Council celebrated decades of community service and a robust financial report during its regular meeting Monday night, headlined by a formal tribute to a retiring fire department veteran and a “clean” annual audit.
Charles Slater, who is retiring after 35 years of service with the Fort Stockton Volunteer Fire Department, was honored at the city council meeting on Monday. Photo by Joh Covington

Sixth Year Strong

Body The award-winning Comanche Springs Rodeo returns to the Pecos County Coliseum this week for its sixth year, promising a weekend of high-stakes action and family-friendly entertainment.
Photo Courtesy of Comanche Springs Rodeo

Pecos County Rejects Proposed Border Wall

Body The Pecos County Commissioners Court on Monday formally declared its opposition to the proposed construction of a physical border wall in the Big Bend region, citing potential devastating impacts to the area’s tourism- dependent economy and natural landscape.

INTERMEDIATE

Body Team Intermediate’s student of the month is Jordan Ibarra. Jordan is an outstanding fourth-grade student who consistently demonstrates excellent character and determination. His teachers describe him as respectful, kind, and a true joy to have in the classroom.