May 2026

Another great event took place fifty days after Jesus miraculously arose from the grave. At forty days He ascended into the clouds from the top of Mount of Olives in the presence of His disciples, (Acts 1:9). So, what happened 10 days later?

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The Fort Stockton City Council is scheduled to meet Tuesday, May 26, to deliberate on a wideranging agenda that includes significant infrastructure investments, updates to local traffic laws, and plans for municipal employee appreciation.

Pecos County invites the local community to observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, 2026, for a special day of reflection, gratitude, and remembrance. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. at Zero Stone Park in Fort Stockton.

Following the Memorial Day holiday, the Pecos County Commissioners Court is scheduled to convene for a regular session on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. The meeting will take place at 10:30 A.M.

For Fort Stockton High School, the connection between success in the classroom and success on the tennis court continues to grow stronger.

Fort Stockton’s baseball program picked up several postseason honors this week as four Panthers were named to the District 3-4A All-District Team following the 2026 season. Leading the way was senior pitcher Gerry Diaz, who earned First Team All-District honors on the mound.

Fort Stockton senior sprinter Eduardo Hernandez closed out his high school track career on the biggest stage in Texas, competing at the UIL State Track and Field Meet in Austin on May 14-16 after qualifying in both the 100-meter and 200-meter dash events.

Editor's note: It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered evidence of guilt, all defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The following list is provided by the Pecos County Sheriff's Department.

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