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PCHC sets celebration at Horsehead Crossing

4 years ago By News Staff

Pecos County Historical Commission (PCHC) president Paul Weatherby recently 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 well-known crossing throughout the 16th-19th centuries, including the Comanche War Trail, the Emigrant Trail, the Butterfield Overland Stage, and the Goodnight-Loving Trail, which was made famous by Larry McMurtry’s Lonesome Dove.

Historic ranch opens to hiking, agate hunting

4 years ago By Shawna Graves

The historic Kokernot o6 Ranch traces its roots back to early 1800, and has largely remained off limits to anyone outside of its cattle operations or the occasional guided hunt since then. Sprawling between Alpine and Fort Davis at 108,000 acres, the ranch spans some of the most beautiful high desert country in Texas.

Showing off the find of the day, rockhound Fred Hall drove from Boulder, Cool., to look for large, quality agates at the Kokernot o6 Ranch with Take A Hike. Photo by Shawna Graves

City of Fort Stockton offers vaccine incentive to employees

4 years ago By Megan Wehring

City of Fort Stockton employees will soon have an incentive to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The Fort Stockton City Council unanimously approved granting 40 hours of personal time to personnel who have received the COVID-19 vaccine at its regular meeting held on Sept.

The Fort Stockton Police Department introduced their new K-9 handler, patrol officer Javier Soto and K-9 officer Fauce at Tuesday’s city council meeting. Photo by Megan Wehring

Death in Fort Stockton under investigation

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

An investigation by the Fort Stockton Police Department is currently underway involving a shooting and stabbing of a local man. Edward Ramirez, 26, was fatally shot and stabbed on the 500 block of Pecos Street on the morning of Sept.

National 4-H Week designated for Oct. 3-10

4 years ago By News Staff

The largest youth development organization in Texas receives recognition in Pecos County.

At its Sept. 13 meeting, the Pecos County Commissioners Court proclaimed Oct. 3 through Oct. 10 as National 4-H Week in Texas and commended the 4-H Youth Development Program of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service for 114 of service.

Texas 4-H reaches more than 550,000 youth participants with diverse backgrounds from urban, suburban and rural areas.

Delta variant death toll increases to 5 in county

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

The number of deaths linked to the COVID-19 delta variant increased to five this past week in Pecos County.

Jessie Dominguez, the county’s emergency management coordinator, reported that four deaths have occurred over the past 11 days by individuals who tested positive for COVID.

Data center to provide significant economic boost to Fort Stockton, Pecos County

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

One of the world’s potentially largest data centers will soon be in operation in Fort Stockton and the city, as well as the county, will soon be reaping the rewards from it.

The Fort Stockton City Council and Pecos County Commissioners Court held meetings on Sept. 7 to approve an economic development agreement with Lancium LLC.

The Fort Stockton City Council, Fort Stockton City Manager, and Fort Stockton Mayor signed the economic development agreement with Lancium LLC after Tuesday’s special meeting at city hall.

Storytelling workshop coming up soon

4 years ago By News Staff

Fort Stockton Community Theatre invites young people 6-18 yearsold to attend a storytelling workshop conducted by Sue Roseberry, president of the Board of Directors for the Midland Storytelling Festival, on Saturday, Sept. 18, from 9:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. at the Nelson Street Theatre. There is a $10 fee for the day’s activities, but if young people would like to participate but cannot afford the fee, scholarships are available. FSCT wants all youth to participate in this event. Call Alice Duerksen at 432-336-3180 to register or for further information.

FSISD insurance change to save over $200,000

4 years ago By Megan Wehring

The Fort Stockton Independent School District is looking at changing insurance companies, saving the district nearly $240,000. Following Superintendent Dr.

Pecos County Public Sentencings - August 2021

4 years ago By News Staff

Adrian Otto Olivas, DOB 12/06/1989 (CR-24162, criminal mischief) defendant plead time served 35 days in county jail.
Samuel Jesus Padilla, DOB 11/16/1986 (CR-24456, assault causes bodily injury family violence) defendant has entered into a 12-month pretrial intervention program with a $500 fee and anger management.
Christian Jesus Portilla, DOB 06/10/1981 (CR-24309, driving while license invalid) defendant has entered into a six-month pretrial intervention program with a $500 fee.

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