May 2026

ANDRES MADRID The Midland College Williams Regional Technical Training Center (WRTTC) – Fort Stockton honored dual credit students from Fort Stockton High School and Buena Vista Independent School District during the 2026 Nurse Aide & Pharmacy Technician Pinning Ceremony held May 6 at the Fort...

Downtown Fort Stockton is set to brighten, literally and figuratively, this weekend as the Fort Stockton Community Theatre and ChunkArts Studio join forces for a partnership that blends culinary arts, live drama, and luminous visual storytelling.

On May 8, 2026, PermiaCare hosted a Mental Health Awareness Event at its Fort Stockton location to foster a supportive and welcoming space for the community.

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

Lucy Gonzales, age 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her sons on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Lucy was born on March 1, 1939, to Carlos and Basilia Gonzales. She was one of eleven siblings and came from a large family rooted in love, strength, and tradition.

Bob Milton Cates, 78, of Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away on May 6, 2026. Bob was born on October 1, 1947, in Harlingen, Texas.

Pecos County voters have only two days remaining to cast their ballots early in the 2026 joint primary runoff election before the final vote takes place next week. Early voting, which began on Monday, is scheduled to conclude Friday evening at several locations across the county.

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The quiet landscape of West Texas is preparing for a monumental transformation this June as the town of Iraan hosts the Alley Oop & Yates Field Centennial Celebration.

The stage is set for a comedic clash of personalities as the Fort Stockton Community Theatre (FSCT) prepares to launch its latest production, Neil Simon’s timeless classic, The Odd Couple.