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First Presbyterian Church reschedules food pantry

5 years ago By News Staff

The food pantry for the First Presbyterian Church rescheduled their pickup day to July 29 for this month due to vacation bible school taking place. The food pantry will be back on schedule in the month of August, which is regularly held the fourth Monday of the month (August 23).

COVID-19 active cases remain low

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer

COVID-19 active cases have rose in many areas in the state of Texas and across the country in the past few weeks. That trend does not apply to Pecos County as there currently three active cases in the county as of July 21.

Local author hosts summer book tour

5 years ago By News Staff

Local author and illustrator Jenny B. Tavarez is launching the Texas Animal Book summer reading tour for kids, which began on July 15 in her hometown at the Fort Stockton Public Library.

FSISD to receive $4.9 million in federal funding

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer

The Fort Stockton Independent School District took necessary step to secure $4.9 million in federal funding on Monday at a stakeholder input meeting that was open to the public at the district’s administrative building.

New pay, evaluation system rewards FSISD at-will employees

5 years ago By Bethany Gaylor

During their special meeting on Monday, July 12, 2021, the FSISD School Board approved a new at-will pay and evaluation system as presented by Assistant Superintendent Gil-Rey Madrid. Superintendent Dr.

Photo, plaque donation honor Gomez at FSHS

5 years ago By Megan Wehring

David “Tex” Gomez’s memory will live on at his alma mater, Fort Stockton High School, with a historical display that could encourage students to follow their dreams.

Isabel Gomez is holds a photo of David “Tex” Gomez while David’s sister Irma Patton holds the donated picture of former President Harry Truman. The items were donated to FSHS on July 16. Also pictured is Jeffrey Patton (right). Photo by Megan Wehring.

Pecos County Public Sentencings - June 2021

5 years ago By News Staff

Adrian Navarrete, DOB 09/19/2002 (CR-24299, theft property) defendant plead guilty – 90 days in the county jail, suspended for six months on community supervision; $500.00 general fine; $75.48 restitution; $270.00 court costs; $82.00 reimbursement fees; $60.00 monthly community supervision fee.