City native helps provide BBT service in Fort Stockton
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When you choose Big Bend Telephone, you’re choosing to keep it local. Fort Stockton native Jose Romero exemplifies that in the city he grew up in and his family.
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Grey Mule tasting room closes
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The Grey Mule Saloon tasting room, located at 101 E. Callaghan St. in Fort Stockton, closed its doors for the foreseeable future on Jan. 16. The business will potentially be re-opening under new ownership in the future according to a source close the situation. The location served as a tasting room for Mesa Vineyards, providing wine tasting, wine and wine accessories for sale. Originally built in the 1880’s, the Grey Mule Saloon served Texas Rangers, cowboys passing through the area, and the U.S. Army troops stationed there to provide protection for the settlers and for the San Antonio - El Paso Road. Today, it is a historical landmark located across the street from the Annie Riggs Museum. File Photo
County burn ban in effect
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Due to dry weather conditions, Pecos County is now under a burn ban. On Jan.
PCMH proposes pay raises for all employees
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Pecos County Memorial Hospital had raises approved for some incoming and current employees at the commissioner’s meeting a week ago. The raises could soon include all employees after a decision made by the PCMH board on Jan.
City Parks Department goes above and beyond
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The City of Fort Stockton’s Parks & Cemetery Department does more than just mow grass and fix sprinklers. City Manager Frank Rodriguez has stepped forward to commend the crew for all of the additional hard work they do behind the scenes, which sometimes goes unseen by the public eye.
FSCT prepares for statewide competition
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Fort Stockton Community Theatre is preparing for TEXFest state competition held by The Network for Theatre (TNT). TEXFest will be held Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 17-19 at the Cailloux Theatre in Kerrville.
DPS offers safety tips ahead of wintry weather
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The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding Texans that freezing rain, ice and snow can pose major hazards to drivers and pedestrians and is urging residents to be careful in such conditions.
DPS encourages everyone to take the appropriate safety precautions during wintry weather. This includes checking the battery, windshield wipers, tire pressure, tire treads and fluid levels in their vehicles, as well as ensuring door and trunk locks are properly lubricated to prevent them from freezing.
Inmate Arrests Report – Pecos County Jail (Jan. 13-17)
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January 13
Isaac Arcides Quintela, of Fort Stockton at 2 p.m., officers from the Department of Public Safety apprehended Quintela and he was charged with evading arrest or detention. Quintela received a $250 PR bond and was released the same day.
Fugitive from Mexico wanted for murder captured
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Manuel Adriano-Ruiz was captured by members of the U.S. Marshals Service Lone Star Fugitive Task Force after Mexican authorities charged him with the aggravated murder. Adriano-Ruiz, 25, was wanted by Mexico law enforcement authorities in the state of Chihuahua after he was formally charged with aggravated murder of his wife in August 2021.
FSCT to host storytelling workshop
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Fort Stockton Community Theatre reminds adults (those over 18-years-old) in the community and surrounding area of the upcoming Storytelling Workshop for adults on Saturday, Jan. 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at The Nelson Street Theatre.
