Annual Christmas Parade returns this Friday
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The annual Christmas Parade is set to be back in Fort Stockton. The yearly event will be held on Friday, Dec.
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Inmate Arrests Report – Pecos County Jail (Nov. 19-22)
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November 19
Ricky Eugene Gaines, of Stockton, CA at 9:33 a.m., officers from the Department of Public Safety apprehended Gaines and he was charged with trafficking of persons less than 18-years-old. Gaines received a $30,000 bond and was released on Nov. 21.
DO SOMETHING!
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YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO DO If you have an event for our Do Something! listing, please e-mail nathan. heuer fortstocktonpioneer.com.
Xi Leta Lambda hosts Holiday Auction
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For the first time in 15 years, the Xi Leta Lambda sorority held a Holiday Auction to raise money for scholarships for Fort Stockton High School students. Sorority members made over 40 items ranging from decorations, gift baskets, and baked goods for the auction on Nov.
PCSB to sponsor Foster Child Giving Tree
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Child Protective Services has joined efforts with The Pecos County State Bank in sponsoring the “Foster Child Giving Tree” this year. Paper ornaments with names of foster children from our area, with their Christmas wishes, are available at The Pecos County State Bank to pick up and spread the Christmas joy by shopping and providing the gift listed.
COVID cases see sharp decline
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The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Pecos County took a sharp drop for the first time in three weeks. Pecos County Emergency Management Coordinator Jessie Dominguez reported that there were 30 active cases on Nov.
Water well OK’d for MPGCD
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The Middle Pecos Groundwater Conservation District will soon gain more insight on water quality and water depth near the Comanche Springs area. MPGCD received approval to drill a water well near the Pecos County Water Improvement #1 office at the Fort Stockton City Council meeting on Nov.
Data center set to bring in 50 jobs
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The county has its eyes set on bringing in another data center, which would boost economic development and community growth. The Pecos County Commissioners Court approved a resolution establishing the Mohave Reinvestment Zone and a tax abatement agreement with Fort Blocks LLC, a subsidiary of Cormint Data Systems, for a data hosting and distribution facility at their regular meeting on Nov.
FSHS students participate in NASA program
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Fort Stockton High School was put on the map after two students were chosen for the NASA High School Aerospace Scholars Program. Acclimated for high school juniors in Texas, the program allows participants to engage in a STEM learning environment that focuses on NASA’s mission and the next generation of explorers.
Inmate Arrests Report – Pecos County Jail (Nov. 10-17)
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November 10
Victor Korir, of Bakersfield, CA at 2:33 p.m. officers from the Pecos County Sheriff’s Office apprehended Korir, who had a failure to appear warrant form criminal mischief more than $2,500 and less than $30,000. Korir received a $6,000 bond and was released the same day.
