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City crews fixed million-gallon water leak

5 years ago By Jeremy Gonzalez

A major waterline break occurred last week behind the Pecos County Precinct 2 office within the county yard at 202 S. Hwy 285. City crews were on the scene making repairs Tuesday, Oct. 12 at 11:30 a.m. and continued working overnight until 5:00 a.m. the next morning.

City employees Gabriel "Batman" Ureste and Jason Bernal were waist-deep in water while battling a leak of nearly two-million gallons. The overnight efforts included the labor of the city's water and waste water departments with the help of the Pecos County Water Improvement District No.1. Courtesy Photo

Red Shear Hair Studio moves to Dickinson Blvd.

5 years ago By Megan Wehring

From braiding hair as a kid to now owning a professional salon, Lydia Rodriguez has always had cosmetology in her blood. While Rodriguez believes that the opportunity fell into her lap, she said that her mother knew that she would have her own salon one day — and she was right.

Excitement is in the air for Cynthia Soliz, Lydia Rodriguez and Angela Lopez. The Red Shears Hair Studio team celebrated relocating the business to 906 W Dickinson Blvd, a larger space that will welcome more clients. Photo by Megan Wehring

Movie premiere set at FSCT

5 years ago By News Staff

The newly founded Fort Stockton Film Society will screen its inaugural film, Casablanca, on Saturday, Oct. 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the Fort Stockton Community Theater on Nelson Street. Admission will be $5 as an opening night special. Capacity of the theatre is 125 people.

Comanche Tortilla Factory to air on NBC

5 years ago By News Staff

The Comanche Tortilla & Tamale Factory will showcased by the Texas Country Reporter on Saturday, Oct. 22 and Oct.

The Comanche Tortilla & Tamale Factory became a full blown production set for the Texas County Reporter on March 4, 2021. Photo by Jeremy Gonzalez

Quail surveys yield modest prospects

5 years ago By News Staff

Quail season begins statewide Oct. 30 but outside of South Texas, bobwhite and scaled quail populations continue to their long, slow recovery following several years of drought. As such, hunting opportunities and success will vary across the state.

Sul Ross Theatre hits its 100th season

5 years ago By Roxanne Hill

Live theatrical productions have delighted enthusiastic audiences for centuries, and in the Big Bend, the Sul Ross State University theatre department has entertained and brought unique experiences about all aspects of life.

Big Bend Open Road Race 2.0 Champions

5 years ago By News Staff

John Tiemann won the Big Bend Open Road Race 2.0 85 MPH classification on Oct. 16. Pictured with Tiemann is Miss Fort Stockton Gabrielle Renteria, left, and Junior Miss Fort Stockton Carolina Sauceda, right. Courtesy photos of Collette Barragan

New teacher housing discussed

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer

The Fort Stockton Independent School District may provide an affordable living option to new professional staff in the near future. And potentially current staff as well.

The Spanish Trail Lodge in Fort Stockton is located at 700 N. Alamo St. Photo by Nathan Heuer

FSISD to request testing days waiver

5 years ago By Megan Wehring

The Fort Stockton Independent School District is looking to keep some students home on testing days. At its Oct. 18 meeting, the FSISD School Board unanimously approved submitting a request for the Modified Schedule State Assessment Testing Days Waiver (2021-2024).

PCMH awaits vaccine regulations

5 years ago By Megan Wehring

Employees at Pecos County Memorial Hospital could face regulations that would require them to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. On Oct. 19, the PCMH Board of Managers discussed a federal mandate that could become a reality for staff.