Rejected, pending ballots could change 2 local election results
Two results from the May 7 election have the possibility of changing by the end of the week.
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City of Fort Stockton promotes severe weather notification services
Fort Stockton experienced severe weather on May 1 as the National Weather Service confirmed that three tornadoes touched down in Pecos County.
Voter turnout nearing 8-year record
Last year’s May election reached a seven-year high for voter turnout at 942 people. This year’s early voting total for the upcoming May 7 election is approaching that mark before election day.
TEEA to host Senior Celebration May 6
All Pecos County residents age 55 and over are invited to the Senior Celebration at the Large Community Hall this Friday, May 6, for a free luncheon and presentation by several senior services.
Allsup’s Convenience Store construction begins
The MSCS Ltd. general contracting company has started construction this week at the empty lot across from the Flying J Travel Center, also neighboring Pecos County Memorial Hospital.
FSISD approves application for 313 agreement
When a school district in Texas falls under the recapture spectrum or otherwise known as a robin hood district such as Fort Stockton ISD, a portion of money received by the district every year is required to be sent back to the state.
Soliz named middle school principal
Mentoring students and athletes have long been a passion for new Fort Stockton Middle School Principal Sammy Soliz. It’s why the Morton, Texas native entered the career field as a teacher and coach 17 years ago.
Midland College/WRTTC hosts pinning ceremony
Midland College/WRTTC in Fort Stockton held a pinning ceremony at Nelson Street Theatre for their recent certified nursing assistant graduates. Assistant Professor of Health Sciences, Linda Esquivel, presented each of the graduates with a CNA certificate before the group photo.
Inmate Arrests Report – Pecos County Jail (April 26-May 3)
April 26
David Romero-Ronquillo, of Fort Stockton at 2:46 p.m., officers from the Fort Stockton Police Department apprehended Ronquillo on a failure to appear warrant (Ector County) form criminal mischief more than or equal to $100 less than $750.
Fort Stockton ISD School Board honored by TREA
Out of the 392 school districts that are members of the Texas Rural Education Association, the Fort Stockton Independent School District School Board was selected as the winner of the School Board of the Year award for the 2021-2022 school year.
