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Vaccinations required before school registration

3 years ago By News Staff

The Pecos County Memorial Hospital (PCMH) and Fort Stockton Independent School District (FSISD) are working together to make sure students have the opportunity to receive their required vaccinations before school starts on Monday, Aug. 14.

Report: Jobs, unemployment up in county

3 years ago By Shawn Yorks

The economic outlook is good for Fort Stockton and Pecos County, according to Economic Development Director Remie Ramos. Ramos gave his quarterly report to the Fort Stockton City Council on Monday and said that while the number of jobs in the county increased between April and June, unemployment also increased slightly. The unemployment rate is up at the state, Federal and regional level, as well, Ramos said.

MENDOZA HONORED BY CITY

3 years ago By News Staff

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Burkes Outlet Fort Stockton location rebrands as ‘bealls’

3 years ago By Shawn Yorks

Shoppers looking for Burkes Outlet might have noticed a change at the Fort Stockton location over the past several months. Burkes Outlet made the switch to ‘bealls’ in May as part of a company re-branding of the 600 Bealls Outlet and Burkes locations in 23 states.

The ‘bealls’ store in Fort Stockton is located at 1700 West Dickinson. PHOTO BY SHAWN YORKS

County replaces Coyanosa Fire with Fort Stockton

3 years ago By Shawn Yorks

The number of Fort Stockton Volunteer Firefighters who work in Coyanosa has prompted the recommendation by Pecos County to add a substation of the Fort Stockton Fire Department to the Coyanosa area. “They’ve got about six or seven employees who work in the Coyanosa area,” said county judge Joe Shuster.

INMATE ARREST REPORTS

3 years ago By News Staff

It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

PUBLIC SENTENCING DISPOSITIONS

3 years ago By News Staff

*Dominick Isaah Abila, DOB 4/25/2004, offense date11/26/2022 (CR25407, Possession of Marijuana less than 2 ounces) Defendant has entered into a 6-month pretrial intervention program with a $500.00 fee.

*Brian Duane Boone, DOB 1/10/1982, offense date 2/10/2020 (CR23915, Reckless Driving) Defendant has entered into a 6-month pretrial intervention program with a $500.00 fee.

*Brian Duane Boone, DOB 1/10/1982, offense date 2/10/2020 (CR23916, Driving While License Invalid) Defendant has entered into a 6-month pretrial intervention program with a $300.00 fee.

City council hears CVB quarterly report

3 years ago By Shawn Yorks

The Fort Stockton City Council heard a report from Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Director Cindy Melendez regarding her efforts to not only help bring more tourist money to the city but bring more events for residents to enjoy and enhance quality of life.

MENDOZA CROWNED MISS FORT STOCKTON

3 years ago By News Staff

School district approves safety resolution

3 years ago By Shawn Yorks

In a specially called Fort Stockton Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting, Monday afternoon, the board voted on a resolution to comply with state school security mandates. House Bill 3 requires at least one armed security guard be at each campus in the school district, and the school district was going to work with the Fort Stockton Police Department on security until the city backed away due to staffing issues.