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Pecos County joins area sexual assault response team

4 years ago By Megan Wehring

In response to a new Texas law, Pecos County has formed an adult sexual assault response team. Senate Bill 476 was passed during the 87th Legislative Session to require all counties across the state to form these teams.

Occupants identified in fatal crash involving University of the Southwest golf team

4 years ago By News Staff

According to preliminary information released by the Department of Public Safety, a two-vehicle major crash occurred on FM 1788 approximately ½ mile north of SH 115 in Andrews County on March 15 at approximately 8:17 p.m. A Dodge 2500 pickup was traveling southbound on FM 1788 when it veered into...

Ken Baucham to perform at SpringsFest

4 years ago By Press Release

On Saturday, March 12, SpringsFest will celebrate the history of Comanche Springs and gather memories of this iconic Texas spring with an event at the historic Annie Riggs Museum, 301 Main St, from 1:30-5:30 pm.

Ken Baucham performs in Fort Davis, Texas. Photo by Kirby Warnock

Pain management to be offered at PCMH

4 years ago By Megan Wehring

Pecos County Memorial Hospital will give residents more healthcare accessibility beginning next month via a new pain management clinic in Fort Stockton.

Pecos County State Bank names new directors

4 years ago By News Staff

The shareholders of The Pecos County State Bank are pleased to announce the election of three new directors at its annual shareholders meeting last month. The following are the newly elected directors: Kyle Card - Card was born and raised in Fort Stockton and graduated SMU in 1985.

Pictured from left to right are new directors Kyle Card, Scott King, Bill McAnally. Courtesy Photo

Cactus Health Services to receive grant

4 years ago By News Staff

Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) announced on Monday that Cactus Health Services in Fort Stockton will receive $1 million in grant funds from the Department of Health and Human Services. “I am proud to announce this critical healthcare funding for Fort Stockton,” said Congressman Gonzales.

PCHC to consider blacksmith shop in city

4 years ago By Megan Wehring

Educating younger generations about local history. That tradition will potentially continue as the county is looking at bringing back a blacksmith shop to Historic Fort Stockton.

The Rollins Sibley House and property, located at 401 E. Second St. in Fort Stockton, is a potential site for the construction of a blacksmith shop after the historical commission receive approval by the county officials. File Photo

Propane fire destroys vehicles

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

No one was injured and two vehicles received significant damage from a fire that was ignited near the propane filling tank at Love’s Travel Stop in Fort Stockton on March 4 according to Fort Stockton Fire Department Chief Jessie Dominguez.

A van parked by the Love’s Travel Stop propane tank was burnt in its entirety on March 4 in Fort Stockton. The Fort Stockton Fire Department was able to put out the fire before any potential explosions could occur. Photo by Jeremy Gonzalez

Old hospital demolished in Fort Stockton

4 years ago By News Staff

The old Pecos County Hospital was demolished on March 3 by numerous entities within the county. All the county precincts tore down the structure with the aid of the Iraan crew of Precinct 3.

A pile of ruble was all that was left of the old Pecos County Hospital that was located on Spring Drive near Sanderson Highway after an excavator and a bulldozer demolished the building on March 3. Photo by Jeremy Gonzalez

Inmate Arrests Report - Pecos County Jail (March 1-9)

4 years ago By News Staff

March 1 Juan Antonio Garcia, of College Station at 10:19 a.m., officers from the Pecos County Sheriff’s Office apprehended Garcia on a warrant from COMM-possession of a controlled substance penalty group one more 200 grams less than 400 grams. Garcia will serve sentence and is still in jai.