Inmate Arrests Report – Pecos County Jail (Feb. 15-21)
It is important to note than an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
News
Local election to decide 3 races
Registered voters will have the opportunity to decide three local races for their respective parties in the upcoming primary election on March 1. The Republican ballot for Pecos County District Clerk will be the most contested race on Tuesday as three candidates will vie for the seat.
FSISD approves bond propositions, addition to salary schedule
The Fort Stockton ISD School Board took a critical step to improve/upgrade the school district in all facets at Wednesday’s regular meeting and set in motion a new compensation plan that will revamp the retention and recruitment system for educators.
Joe’s Place to open its doors this weekend
Located in Downtown Fort Stockton, Joe’s Place will be opening its doors this weekend at 216 W. 1st. St. Owner Joe Espino has announced a soft opening for either Friday or Saturday from 5 p.m. to midnight, and a formal grand opening event to be announced.
Blown tire leads to fatal crash on I-10
A single car crash 32 miles east of Fort Stockton on Interstate 10 resulted in one fatality and another to be in serious condition on Feb. 19.
Centennial Bar Lounge awaits completion
Seated along North Main Street dressed with Roman-style columns and historical architecture, the former city police department building is the perfect fit for local attorney Albert Valadez’s music venue.
SpringsFest to celebrate Comanche Springs history
Until they were pumped dry in the 1960s, Comanche Springs was among Texas’ six largest springs, flowing at least 30 million gallons a day onto the dry earth of Pecos County. The springs created a desert oasis that earned Fort Stockton the title of Spring City and renown across West Texas.
County considers amending helicopter agreement
To keep the program going for local ranchers, the county is looking at amending the agreement for aerial hunting and game management services.
Fort Stockton Police Department Statistics - Jan. 2022
Calls for service dispatched: 1202 Fort Stockton Police Department calls: 752 Fort Stockton Fire Department calls: 20 Pecos County E.M.S. calls: 149 Accidents: 22 Traffic stops/ violations: 207 Traffic citations issued: 28 INVESTIGATIONS INITIATED Cases filed 83rd District Attorney: 12 Cases field...
Pecos County COVID-19 active case numbers plummet
The number of COVID-19 active cases in Pecos County has seen a sharp decrease in the past three weeks, falling from 205 active cases on Jan. 24 to 34 active cases on Feb.
