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PCMH proposes pay raises for all employees

4 years ago By Megan Wehring

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

4 years ago By Jeremy Gonzalez

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.

The City of Fort Stockton’s Parks Department has been busy this week removing every Christmas light and holiday flag from both stretches of Dickinson and all of Main St. The task requires immense safety precautions of both the lifted employee and oncoming traffic. Photo by Jeremy Gonzalez

FSCT prepares for statewide competition

4 years ago By Press Release

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.

The FSCT crew that will be performing and helping with "Rude Awakenings" are pictured on Jan. 18 at the Nelson Street Theatre

DPS offers safety tips ahead of wintry weather

4 years ago By News Staff

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.

Inmate Arrests Report – Pecos County Jail (Jan. 13-17)

4 years ago By News Staff

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

4 years ago By News Staff

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.

FSCT to host storytelling workshop

4 years ago By News Staff

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.

Senior center announces board members

4 years ago By News Staff

The Pecos County Senior Center announced its board members for 2022 at its annual Christmas luncheon. Present for the swearing in were Pecos County Judge Joe Shuster and Precinct No.

Senior center members gathered for their annual Christmas luncheon last month. Pictured from left to right: Pecos County Judge Joe Shuster, Alonzo Martinez, Delores Perkins, Anna Weathers, Diann Warnock, Maria Gilbert, Shirley Smetak, Paul Webb, Kirby Warnock, commissioner Tom Chapman. Courtesy Photo

Local students make Angelo State Dean’s List

4 years ago By News Staff

Angelo State University announced on Jan. 3 the students achieving the Dean’s List designation for the 2021 fall semester.

Low-cost spay, neuter clinic comes to Fort Stockton

4 years ago By Megan Wehring

A hundred animals were served at the Big Bend Fix 5 — a low-cost spay and neuter clinic held in Fort Stockton last weekend. Pet owners may be hesitant to spend hundreds of dollars on a surgery and to get that number significantly reduced, they would need to drive hours to another clinic.