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Virtual public meeting focuses on highway 18 in Ward/Pecos Counties

4 years ago By News Staff

The Odessa District of TxDOT has scheduled a virtual public meeting regarding proposed improvements to Highway 18 in Ward and Pecos Counties. The virtual public meeting is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Following the virtual public meeting, the presentation will remain available for viewing through Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021.

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Fort Stockon Water Carnival’s return a success

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer
The Water Carnival in Fort Stockton had a spectacular turnout in it’s return to the Comanche Springs pool on July 15-17 after a cancellation of the event of the year ago due to COVID-19. Hundreds of people attended the venue to watch the pageants and the show “How Not To Propose In Vegas.” The number of pageant age groups returned to six after the Water Carnival only held two last year in front of a limited crowd.
The Wee Miss and Tiny Tot beauty pageant contestants took center stage on Thursday the Water Carnival at the Comanche Springs Pool. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Bezos launches into space in West Texas

4 years ago By News Staff
History was made in West Texas on July 21 as billionaire and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos rocketed into space with an 82-year-old aviation pioneer from Texas, his brother, and an 18-yearold from the Netherlands.
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First Presbyterian Church reschedules food pantry

4 years ago By News Staff
The food pantry for the First Presbyterian Church rescheduled their pickup day to July 29 for this month due to vacation bible school taking place. The food pantry will be back on schedule in the month of August, which is regularly held the fourth Monday of the month (August 23).
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COVID-19 active cases remain low

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer
COVID-19 active cases have rose in many areas in the state of Texas and across the country in the past few weeks. That trend does not apply to Pecos County as there currently three active cases in the county as of July 21.
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Local author hosts summer book tour

4 years ago By News Staff
Local author and illustrator Jenny B. Tavarez is launching the Texas Animal Book summer reading tour for kids, which began on July 15 in her hometown at the Fort Stockton Public Library.
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FSISD to receive $4.9 million in federal funding

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer
The Fort Stockton Independent School District took necessary step to secure $4.9 million in federal funding on Monday at a stakeholder input meeting that was open to the public at the district’s administrative building.
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Photo, plaque donation honor Gomez at FSHS

4 years ago By Megan Wehring
David “Tex” Gomez’s memory will live on at his alma mater, Fort Stockton High School, with a historical display that could encourage students to follow their dreams. His family donated a framed photograph of President Harry Truman to the school on July 16, along with a plaque to honor Gomez and a promise to further add to the display in years to come.
Isabel Gomez is holds a photo of David “Tex” Gomez while David’s sister Irma Patton holds the donated picture of former President Harry Truman. The items were donated to FSHS on July 16. Also pictured is Jeffrey Patton (right). Photo by Megan Wehring.

Pecos County Public Sentencings - June 2021

4 years ago By News Staff
  • Adrian Navarrete, DOB 09/19/2002 (CR-24299, theft property) defendant plead guilty – 90 days in the county jail, suspended for six months on community supervision; $500.00 general fine; $75.48 restitution; $270.00 court costs; $82.00 reimbursement fees; $60.00 monthly community supervision fee.
  • Angel Salvador Ortega, DOB 04/08/1986 (CR-24074, assault causes bodily injury family violence) defendant plead guilty – time served 197 days in the county jail.
  • Israel Fierro Ortega III, DOB 07/17/1996 (CR-2434
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