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Fort Stockton graduation

5 years ago By News Staff

Fort Stockton High School Valedictorian Audrey Gonzalez gives a speech during the FSHS graduation ceremony at Panther Stadium on May 28. Photos by Nathan Heuer Fort Stockton High School seniors put their tassels on their graduation caps to the right, representing their graduation status..

School board halts decision on outdoor court facility

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer

The Fort Stockton school board made a few big purchases at their regular meeting on May 24, including two new buses that cost over $500,000 and a new fuel station that has the potential to cost $1 million.

Gonzales works to aid border crisis

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer

When it comes to illegal immigration in the state of Texas and the entire country, the situation will likely get much worse before it gets better if new policy is not put in place and the Biden Administration continues to turn a blind eye to the crisis taking at hand.

Congressman Tony Gonzales speaks at the Fort Stockton High School graduation on May 28. Photo by Nathan Heuer

CHANGING OF THE GUARD

5 years ago By News Staff

Dr. Garbriel Zamora officially became the superintendent of the Fort Stockton Independent School District on May 27 at the school board’s special meeting held at the school’s administration building. Zamora is taking over the position which was held by Ralph Traynham for the past 12 years.

McCamey man killed in rollover crash

5 years ago By News Staff

A 34-year-old male was killed in a rollover accident on May 27 on FM 11 in Pecos County at mile marker 258.

First responders to receive more equipment

5 years ago By Press Release

The Permian Strategic Partnership and the Permian Road Safety Coalition recently announced a $1.1 million donation of life-saving equipment to first responders in 22 counties across West Texas and Southeast New Mexico.

Arrival process will support travel recovery efforts

5 years ago By Press Release

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is introducing Simplified Arrival at multiple pedestrian border crossings within the El Paso Field Office area of operations.

Conservation grants awarded in Pecos River watershed

5 years ago By Press Release

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation on May 19 announced $1.45 million in grants to help restore and sustain healthy rivers, streams, and grassland systems that provide important wildlife habitat in the Pecos Watershed and adjacent areas of New Mexico and Texas.

Oath of Office

5 years ago By News Staff

Fort Stockton Independent School Board Members Flo Garcia III and Ursula Sanchez took an oath of office at the school board meeting on May 24 at the district’s administration office. Sanchez is a new member and elected in an uncontested race, replacing 15-year board member Tom Ezell.