City to lease new compactor
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The Fort Stockton City Council approved the lease agreement for a new waste compactor at its regular meeting held on Sept. 28.
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Marfa Chamber to host film shop ribbon cutting
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The Marfa Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of Marfa Film Shop on Thursday, Oct. 7 at 10:30 a.m.
Initial Barrio Fest Itinerary announced
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The following information is a tentative schedule for Barrio Fest 2022. The event is scheduled to be held Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022 to Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. For more information contact Andres Madrid at 432-360-8044.
Murder case to go to grand jury
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A murder charge against Fort Stockton teen Andrew Pacheco, 18, in the death of Edward Ramirez will go a grand jury in October in Pecos County according to 83rd District Attorney Ori White. White confirmed that the autopsy of Ramirez was completed in the last few weeks and a 12-person grand jury will decide whether to issue a True Bill or No Bill.
New rec centers discussed at intergovernmental meeting
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Two potential new recreation facilities in Fort Stockton were at the center of discussion at an intergovernmental recreation board meeting on Sept. 22.
Fort Stockton Public Library to receive new computers
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Through an anonymous donation of $25,000, the Fort Stockton Public Library is set to purchase new computers. “That is a very generous contribution to the library,” said Pecos County Judge Joe Shuster.
CBP enforcement numbers for August
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The large number of expulsions during the pandemic has contributed to a larger than usual number of migrants making multiple border crossing attempts, which means total encounters somewhat overstate the number of unique individuals arriving at the border.
The number of unique encounters in August was 156,641.
Praise for chili cook-off at public hearing
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There was standing room only on Sept. 9 as business owners and residents filed into the Terlingua Fire and Emergency Management Services center for a public hearing on mass gathering permits.
The permits were for the Chili Appreciation Society International and Tolbert chili cook-offs that take place the first week of November each year in Terlingua. Commissioners will vote on the matter at the Sept. 22 commissioners court meeting.
Armed robbery attempted in Fort Stockton
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An attempted armed robbery occurred at Sandy’s Lounge in Fort Stockton on Saturday evening according to the Pecos County Sheriff’s Office.
No one was hurt and no money was taken during the incident, which happened shortly after 9 p.m.
Law enforcement reported that a male driving a red truck was able to get away before authorities arrived at the scene.
No one had been arrested for the incident as of Sept. 21.
Hispanic heritage festival in the works for next year
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The Fort Stockton Community Theatre is looking to celebrate the city’s Hispanic culture before the end of next year. At the Pecos County Historical Commission’s (PCHC) Sept.
