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Law enforcement officers from across the Big Bend region gathered Wednesday night for a solemn and powerful meeting of the Big Bend Area Law Enforcement Officers Association, hosted by the Pecos County Sheriff’s Office at the Pecos County Civic Center.

Travis and Tommie Lewis opened their very first Sonic Drive-In right here in Fort Stockton in 1976, and the entire community has been excited for the re-opening at 1701 W Dickinson Blvd. The beautiful new drive-in opened to the public Tuesday, March 25, following the official ribbon cutting on Monday. Their tradition of providing tasty food with great service continues, with grandson Caleb Jantz managing the location and his hardworking crew eager to return to serving Fort Stockton’s favorite drinks, treats, and food.

A well-earned career advancement has led to a historical moment for Pecos County law enforcement. On January 1, Sergeant Abby Ramirez was officially promoted to Chief Deputy, the first woman to make such a move in the long history of the Sheriff’s office.

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Board confirms audit scope and timeline while approving leadership and operational changes The Intergovernmental Recreation Board closed out December with two meetings that pushed Fort Stockton’s joint recreation program into its next phase — installing permanent leadership, formalizing an outside audit, and beginning to tighten up longstanding operational practices that board members say have not been updated in decades. During a special meeting on December 3 at the Fort Stockton Recreation Depart- ment, the board reconvened from executive session and voted to extend an offer of employment for recreation director.

The Pecos County Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors narrowly approved a tax abatement for a new Bitcoin mining data center Tuesday, breaking a tie vote after residents warned that the deal could jeopardize the district’s long-term financial stability.

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In a landmark move for local homeowners, the Pecos County Commissioners Court has approved a resolution that will provide significant property tax relief for citizens aged 65 and older and disabled homeowners.

Editor's note: It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered evidence of guilt, all defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The following list is provided by the Pecos County Sheriff's Department.

Editor’s note: The following list is provided by the Pecos County Attorney’s Office Offender: JOSEPH RAY KELLY Offense: DISPLAY FICTITIOUS LICENSE PLATE Offense Date: 03/23/2025 Arresting Agency: Department of Public Safety County Cause No.: CR-26299 Sentencing Date: 10/29/2025 Disposition: DEFENDANT HAS ENTERED INTO A PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR THIS OFFENSE Offender: ZEDRIK JAVON MARVES Offense: POSSESSION OF MARIHUANA =$ 100