October 2026

Christina Elizabeth Salazar Valles was born on November 8, 1957, in Sanderson, Tx and passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026, in San Angelo, Tx, surrounded by the love of her family. Christina lived a simple life, but one that was rich beyond measure in all the ways that mattered most.

Aida Armendariz Longoria passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in Midland, Texas. Aida was born March 10, 1962, in Ojinaga, Chihuahua Mexico to Miguel Armendariz Leyva and Guadalupe Guevara Carrasco. She married Rafael G. Longoria in Ft. Stockton, Texas on April 21, 1987.

The Rev. Dr. James R. Miles passed away peacefully at Pecos County Memorial Hospital on October 1, 2026. “Revdoc” was ordained into ministry of the Presbyterian Church (USA) on December 29, 1976, and served as pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Fort Stockton.

Fort Stockton High School (FSHS) served as a regional crossroads for post-secondary planning on Thursday, Oct. 1, hosting its annual College, Career, and Military Fair.

More than 50 residents, ranchers, elected officials, industry representatives and water stakeholders gathered at the Iraan Civic Center Friday, Oct. 2, for a first-of-its-kind local discussion centered on whether highly saline produced water from Permian Basin oil and gas operations could one day...

BUILDING BONDS BEYOND THE BADGE

RICHARD CHAVARRÍA: A LIFETIME OF HARD WORK, FAMILY AND ROOTS PLANTED IN FORT STOCKTON When 92-year-old Richard Chavarría was asked what accomplishment in his long life made him most proud, he did not point to his military service, decades of employment or any single recognition. He pointed down.

October 8 2026 Sheep, Goat, and Heifer Validation Iraan Validation 4:30 PM Iraan-Sheffield FFA Facility Validation available for heifers, sheep, and goats. Please make plans to have livestock present at the appropriate location and time.

Pecos County Memorial Hospital District invites the community to its 2026 Health Fair on Friday, October 17, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Fort Stockton Convention Center.

Perfect weather set the scene as families, first responders, local organizations and public officials gathered across two locations for Fort Stockton’s National Night Out, turning an evening dedicated to public safety into an opportunity for residents to meet the people who serve their community.