June 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 Sheriff’s Department.

As America celebrates its 250th Anniversary in 2026, communities across the nation are reflecting on the people and organizations that have helped shape local history. In Pecos County, the Fort Stockton Community Theatre stands as one of those enduring success stories.

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The Fort Stockton Independent School District Board of Trustees covered extensive ground at its regular monthly meeting, balancing a celebration of student achievement with major systemic updates. Highlights from the session included the expansion of special education programming, the introduction of a new athletic director, and the approval of more than $280,000 in bond-funded facility upgrades.

Targets Budget Efficiency and Officer Recruitment in Tuesday Session The Pecos County Commissioners Court moved to bolster law enforcement recruitment and streamline inmate healthcare during its regular session Tuesday morning. The meeting, called to order at 10:34 a.m.

Abel Terrazas Gutierrez, 78, passed away on May 20, after a long and courageous battle with pulmonary arterial hypertension at UT Southwestern William P Clements Jr. University Hospital in Dallas, Texas.

With Great love and fond memories, we announce the passing of Mario B. Hernandez on May 25, at the age of 64.