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To the Citizens of Fort Stockton, there will be a heavy Law Enforcement and First Responder presence at the Apache School and the Hospital Monday morning July 29, 2024, as we are conducting a full-scale Active School Shooter Drill. Do not be alarmed as this is a DRILL ONLY.

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The Pecos County Commissioners Court met in regular session at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 22. Precinct 3 Commissioner Mickie Jack Perry provided the invocation immediately after Judge Joe Shuster commenced the meeting. No minutes of previous meetings were approved during this session.

The Fort Stockton City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, July 22, at 5:30 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem James Warnock, Councilman Paul Jerome Chavez, Councilman Darren Hodges, Councilman Ruben J. Bernal, City Manager Frank Rodriguez III, and City Secretary Marina Cantu were in attendance.

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This Saturday, June 27, at 7 p.m., the Fort Stockton Film Society will host a free screening of Chinatown at the Nelson Street Theater, 102 South Nelson. Doors open at 6:30, and free popcorn and drinks will be served. It’s all courtesy of our sponsor The Rea Charitable Trust.

Alpine - The Theatre of the Big Bend’s 59th season opened with “Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood” by Ken Ludwig Friday, July 5, at the Kokernot Outdoor Theatre in Alpine.

The Fort Stockton Community Theatre has announced that a performance of “When Bullfrogs Sing Opera,” written by Carl L. Williams will open on Friday August 2 through Wednesday, August 7.

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LIBRARY NEWSPAPERS AVAILABLE AT OUR LIBRARY Did you know that our library has subscriptions to 7 newspapers? This list includes the Ft. Stockton Pioneer, The Alpine Avalanche as well as the Odessa American, Midland Reporter, Wall Street Journal and USA Today.