News

Midland College/WRTTC in Fort Stockton held a pinning ceremony at Nelson Street Theatre for their recent certified nursing assistant graduates. Assistant Professor of Health Sciences, Linda Esquivel, presented each of the graduates with a CNA certificate before the group photo. CNA’s who received their pins were Rachel Benavides, Janessa Coronado, Katarina Jimenez, Yuri Leyva, Alexis Lozano, Clarissa Luevano, Bertha Marquez, Yasmine Olivas, Jazlyn Pacheco, and Michaela Serrano.

April 26

David Romero-Ronquillo, of Fort Stockton at 2:46 p.m., officers from the Fort Stockton Police Department apprehended Ronquillo on a failure to appear warrant (Ector County) form criminal mischief more than or equal to $100 less than $750. Romero received a $5,000 cash bond and is still in jail.

Out of the 392 school districts that are members of the Texas Rural Education Association, the Fort Stockton Independent School District School Board was selected as the winner of the School Board of the Year award for the 2021-2022 school year.

TREA released the news yesterday evening after narrowing the top school board nominations down to five leading up to the decision.

Abbott halts border truck inspections

Gov. Greg Abbott halted the state’s aggressive truck inspection at all Texas border crossings after days of bipartisan criticism over the extended delays of goods entering the United States.

Just 95 days after closing its doors for the foreseeable future, the Grey Mule Wine Saloon is reopening under new ownership.

The historic wine tasting room in Fort Stockton will hold a reopening event on Thursday, April 21 from 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the business’ newly revamped building. The event will feature live music by Al Haney from 6-8 p.m., as well their regular menu that features food (cheese and meat boards/pizza) and a variety of beverages.