May 2026

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 Attorney's Office Hardayal Singh — Unsafe speed; offense Nov. 28, 2025; sentenced Feb. 18, 2026; entered a pretrial intervention program.

Students from the Midland College Class of 2026 celebrate their achievements during the commencement ceremony held on May 8 at the Al G. Langford Chaparral Center in Midland. These dual credit graduates from Fort Stockton and Buena Vista balanced high school and college coursework to earn 21 Associate of Arts degrees and numerous workforce certificates. The 2026 class included 16 associate degree earners from Fort Stockton High School and five from Buena Vista High School, all of whom gained a head start on their careers tuition-free through Midland College’s partnership with their school districts. Associate Degree Graduates The Associate of Arts in General Studies was awarded to Zoe Alvarez, Alyssa Bernal, Jocelynn Carrillo, Kaylin Corona, Lauren Dominguez, Vida Flores, Madalyn Gomez, Madison Hanson, Dylan Jones, Victoria Maldonado, Miliana Mandujano, Fabian Ramirez, Robert Rivas, Jaylen Salazar, Kate Salgado, Genova Sanchez, Jaslene Tijerina, Brayan Ulloa, Alonso Urias, Sarissa Valeriano, and Rylee Wiest. Additionally, Zachary Urias earned an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, and Mireya Gomez earned a Bachelor of Applied Technology in Organizational Management.

Not everyone celebrates this coming Thursday, but it is important for several reasons. Around two thousand years ago give a hundred or so years either way.

On Thursday, May 7, the Fort Stockton community gathered at the Pecos County Civic Center to honor the graduating seniors during the Fort Stockton High School Annual Scholarship Banquet. The evening was a historic one for the community, marking a record-breaking year with 41 students applying for and receiving financial assistance to pursue higher education.

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Downtown Fort Stockton is getting a fresh splash of color thanks to a new beautification effort led by local artist Vickie Bradshaw, who is transforming vacant storefront windows into vibrant pieces of public art.

It is with profound sorrow and reverence that we announce the passing of Patricia Mae Gray, a beloved wife, mother, and friend, who left us on April 29, 2026, in her home in Fort Stockton, Texas. Patricia, a vibrant soul who graced the lives of many, was born May 23, 1935, in Denver, Colorado to Harry and Beulah Heurer.

The Fort Stockton community is preparing for its annual scholarship banquet, a cornerstone event that highlights a deep local commitment to education. This year marks a significant milestone for the program, with 41 students applying for assistance, a record number of applicants for the organizers.