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The Pecos County Commissioners Court held its regular session on Monday, January 27, at the County Courthouse in Fort Stockton. Presided over by County Judge Joe Shuster, the meeting addressed a wide range of agenda items, including appointments, infrastructure improvements, and community support initiatives.

The Fort Stockton City Council met Monday evening at City Hall, and issued several proclamations throughout the meeting. Council Member Ruben Falcon introduced a proclamation supporting the nomination of KFST Radio for the Texas Treasure Business Award, an honor given by the Texas Historical Commission to recognize longstanding businesses that contribute to the state’s cultural and economic fabric.

Early Monday morning, several Fort Stockton residents and businesses awoke to cold rooms and offices, a problem caused by an issue several miles outside of town. With colder weather still ahead, there was concern that the small community may not be fully prepared for the energy demands as everyone adjusts their thermostats.

Law enforcement officers from across the Big Bend region gathered Wednesday night for a solemn and powerful meeting of the Big Bend Area Law Enforcement Officers Association, hosted by the Pecos County Sheriff’s Office at the Pecos County Civic Center.

Travis and Tommie Lewis opened their very first Sonic Drive-In right here in Fort Stockton in 1976, and the entire community has been excited for the re-opening at 1701 W Dickinson Blvd. The beautiful new drive-in opened to the public Tuesday, March 25, following the official ribbon cutting on Monday. Their tradition of providing tasty food with great service continues, with grandson Caleb Jantz managing the location and his hardworking crew eager to return to serving Fort Stockton’s favorite drinks, treats, and food.

A well-earned career advancement has led to a historical moment for Pecos County law enforcement. On January 1, Sergeant Abby Ramirez was officially promoted to Chief Deputy, the first woman to make such a move in the long history of the Sheriff’s office.

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Board confirms audit scope and timeline while approving leadership and operational changes The Intergovernmental Recreation Board closed out December with two meetings that pushed Fort Stockton’s joint recreation program into its next phase — installing permanent leadership, formalizing an outside audit, and beginning to tighten up longstanding operational practices that board members say have not been updated in decades. During a special meeting on December 3 at the Fort Stockton Recreation Depart- ment, the board reconvened from executive session and voted to extend an offer of employment for recreation director.

The Pecos County Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors narrowly approved a tax abatement for a new Bitcoin mining data center Tuesday, breaking a tie vote after residents warned that the deal could jeopardize the district’s long-term financial stability.

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