May 2026

Body It is with sad hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Estefana Lopez Martinez (81), who was called home by the lord on May 23, 2026. Estefana was surrounded by her loving family in Fort Stockton at the time of her passing.

Body Jerry Clint Ham passed from this world into eternal life with God on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Fort Stockton, Texas. He was born in Lueders, Texas on February 6, 1930, to Austin and Effie Ham. Jerry was the fourth of seven children who grew up on a farm.

Body ThecommunityofFortStockton gathered at Zero Stone Park on Monday to observe a solemn Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony, honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States.

Body Fort Stockton ISD has officially named Xavier Rangel as the district’s next Athletic Director and Head Football Coach, bringing more than two decades of Texas high school coaching experience to Panther athletics.

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Body Editor’s Note: The following report is based on unofficial results submitted by the Pecos County Elections Office on May 27.

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Body Dear Neil: I just moved into a house that has a tree in the front yard with a high mound of mulch up around its trunk. When I tried to scrape the mulch away, I found large tree roots 2-3 in. in diameter coming out from the trunk, then turning straight down into the soil.

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