August 2026

Body Jesus Manuel (Tato) Gonzales passed away at the young age of 84 on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Fort Stockton, Texas. A public visitation will be held from 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Eternity Funeral Home located at 600 E. Dickinson Blvd. Fort Stockton, Texas.

Body Robert Gamboa, 85, of Coyanosa, Texas, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026. He was born in Alpine, Texas, on April 18, 1941, to Liberato Baiza Gamboa and Virginia Davaloz Vasquez.

Body On to Plan B. Charles Randolph DeAx II passed away Monday morning, July 27, 2026, at the age of 82. Randy, as he was affectionately known, was a firm believer that Plan A’s rarely worked out, but there were 25 other letters in the alphabet.

Body Find out what all your friends are talking about William “Willie” Errol King, 83, of Imperial, Texas, crossed the River Jordan on July 28, 2026, to meet his lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Mr.

Body In the vast stretches of West Texas, where help can sometimes be miles away, every second matters. On June 24, those seconds and one Texas State Trooper’s training, courage, and decisive action made the difference between life and death.

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Body The Fort Stockton community is invited to come together on Saturday, Aug. 22, for the inaugural Eddie Vela Memorial 5K, a run and walk dedicated to honoring the life of Eddie Vela while raising awareness about teen driver safety.

Body The Middle Pecos Groundwater Conservation District Board met July 21 in Fort Stockton to consider groundwater management issues ranging from longterm aquifer planning to requests for new water production and export permits.

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Body The Harral Beef company recently expressed its appreciation to another local family for choosing to fill their freezer with Harral Beef, emphasizing the importance of knowing where food comes from and supporting local agriculture.