September 2026

Pink Springs is inviting residents, businesses, churches, schools and organizations throughout Pecos County to help Paint the Town Pink in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Red, white and blue filled the Pecos County Civic Center Saturday, Sept. 26, as the Rotary Club of Fort Stockton put a patriotic spin on one of its most anticipated traditions — the annual Cruise Party.

Early voting for the Nov. 3 General Election will begin Monday, Oct. 19, and continue through Friday, Oct. 30, according to information released by the Pecos County Elections Office.

The Chinati Foundation is pleased to announce its upcoming annual Chinati Weekend, scheduled to take place from October 9 through October 11, 2026.

On Friday morning, families gathered at the Pecos County Memorial Garden for the second annual Pecos County Memorial Hospital District Hospice Butterfly Release, a ceremony centered on something every family will experience in its own way—grief. Grief is universal, but it is deeply personal.

Breast cancer survivor Lupe Munoz shares her journey, the unseen challenges of recovery and the power of support in facing cancer together. Breast cancer does not always look the way people expect it.

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.

Nelson Lenord Lethco, Jr., “Lenord”, aged 75, passed away on September 10, 2026. Lenord was born on April 23, 1951, in Pecos, Texas, to Nelson and Ellen Lethco. He grew up with a deep connection to the land, raised on the family ranch (Woulfter Ranch) 17 miles west of Toyahvale, Texas.

Iraan Celebrates 75 Years with Softball Showdown

Fort Stockton Independent School District trustees opened their regular meeting Monday, Sept. 21, by recognizing the district’s Students of the Month.