May 2026

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The long-awaited graduation day arrived this Friday for the Fort Stockton High School Class of 2026, marking the end of a 12-year journey and the beginning of a new chapter for the graduating seniors. The final week was filled with emotional milestones, including a nostalgic tour of the district's campuses and a reflective Baccalaureate ceremony that highlighted the unique character of this graduating class.

IRAAN — Samuel Sparks, an incoming junior at Iraan-Sheffield Collegiate High School, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first student from Pecos County selected for the prestigious Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Program.

The “Golden Strike” is heading back to the Big Apple. Josue Antonio Nunez Amaya, a standout fighter representing Fort Stockton’s Lone Star Muay Thai, has stepped in on short notice to return to New York for a highly anticipated bout in Brooklyn on May 30.

David Middleton Shelton went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 5, 2026. David was born February 1, 1938, to C.V.

Over 500,000 people flock to the Big Bend region annually in anticipation of spotting wildlife like mountain lion and black bear. These species are rarely seen across the rest of Texas, with minimal publicly available land or suitable habitat. Despite exceptional drought, both apex predators and hundreds of other species survive in the region thanks to the Rio Grande’s life-giving water.

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KIRBY WARNOCK The Pecos County Senior Citizens Center will host its Mother’s Day potluck this Friday, May 15 at 12:00 noon at the Large Community Hall. The meal will be catered with desserts provided by the Senior Center’s board members, so you don’t have to bring anything except yourself.