Fort Stockton man charged with assaulting officers
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An execution of a failure to appear warrant led to the assault of Pecos County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Oct. 30 in Fort Stockton.
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Gas line replacements persist
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The City of Fort Stockton continues to restore cast iron gas lines around town. For a projected $438,842, the Fort Stockton City Council awarded the bid to local company Colt I & E, LLC, at the Oct.
‘Rachel’s Challenge’ coming to Fort Stockton ISD
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“What would happen if for one hour the students in our schools stopped and reflected on the effects their words and actions have on their classmates?” This is the question that Rachel’s Challenge is asking students at thousands of schools all over America and will pose to the third through 12th grade students at the Fort Stockton Independent School District on Nov. 9-10.
Trans-Pecos should be mindful of chronic wasting disease
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With the opening of general mule deer season on the horizon, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is working to inform hunters and landowners in West Texas about chronic wasting disease and the rules implemented to reduce the risk of spread.
Pecos County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report - Oct. 20-24
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October 20
Matthew Lee Flores, of Fort Stockton at 1:48 p.m., officers apprehended Flores and he was charged with burglary of building.
Martin Eduardo Leyva, of Fort Stockton at 3:49 p.m., officers apprehended Leyva on he was charged with burglary of habitation and unauthorized use of vehicle.
October 23
County considers purchasing tower clock
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To commemorate the county’s 150th anniversary, the Pecos County Commissioner Court is looking to purchase a tower clock to be installed outside of the courthouse.
The 16-foot-tall Howard Replica Four Face post clock will have a black cast aluminum finish and gold accents. The required investment is $29,990, which includes delivery and installation but excludes any additional fees or permits.
The county would be responsible for the footer, electrical and hoist.
Celebration announced at Horsehead Crossing
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Pecos County Historical Commission Chairman Paul Weatherby announced a two-day celebration at historic Horsehead Crossing on the Pecos River to be held Nov. 5-6. The event was first held in 2020 to commemorate the various historical figures who passed over this wellknown crossing throughout the 16th-19th centuries, including the Comanche War Trail, the Emigrant Trail, the Butterfield Overland Stage, and the Goodnight-Loving Trail, made famous by Larry McMurtry’s Lonesome Dove.
Casablanca kicks off weekend movies
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The Fort Stockton Film Society screened its inaugural film, Casablanca, on Oct. 23 with 31 in attendance.
COVID numbers stabilize in county
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In the past two weeks, the number of confirmed active COVID-19 cases in Pecos County has maintained at 35 people or below. The most recent data reported on Oct.
Day of the Dead ceremony to be held
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Community members will be able to show their love and respect for friends and family that have passed away on the Day of the Dead holiday next week in Fort Stockton. J.B.
