June 2026

Around the Bend

Body Every day, travelers pass through Fort Stockton on their way to the Big Bend. Some come for the mountains, others for the desert landscapes, dark skies, wildlife, history, and adventure that await just around the bend.
Doug Duggan, a visitor whose connection to the Big Bend region spans nearly 50 years, has an upcoming book, Searching for Snakes: 50 Years of Adventures in the Big Bend, that tells the story of his experiences throughout the region. Courtesy Photo

Mario B. Hernandez

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

Abel Terrazas Gutierrez

Body 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.
Abel Terrazas Gutierrez

Pecos County Approves Housing for First Responders

Body 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.

Fort Stockton Community Theatre

Body 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.

ARREST REPORT

Body 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.