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Editor’s note: It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered evidence of guilt, all defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The following list is provided by the Pecos County Sheriff ’ s Department.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced three signifi cant updates aimed at strengthening the agricultural safety net, ranging from increased disaster relief payments to a historic expansion of base acres and the opening of local committee nominations.

Black bears are once again part of the wildlife story of Far West and Southwest Texas, and Sul Ross State University graduate student Jesse Ellgren is working to better understand what their return means for the region’s future.

Abilene Christian University congratulates Melissa Saunders of Fort Stockton on being named to the Spring 2026 Dean's Honor Roll. Saunders is a junior majoring in Child and Family Services.

PECOS – Garrett Yerigan is a full-fledged Texan now. He’s lived in the Lone Star State for several years.

Volume I: Chapter I, “ Dawn of Civilization” By Dalton M. King Ancient seas have moved in and out of our area many times over a period of 500 million years.

Open to all Senior Center members and guests Dads are asked to wear a hat The Pecos County Senior Citizens Center will host a Father’s Day Lunch this Friday, June 26, at 12:00 noon at the Senior Center, located at 1010 W. 14th Street in Fort Stockton.

A dedication ceremony is scheduled for June 29 at 9:00 a.m. on the front porch of The Rollins- Sibley House.

The Middle Pecos Groundwater Conservation District (MPGCD) has recently issued two notices concerning the management of regional water resources and upcoming district business. On April 5, 2026, the district announced the start of a 90-day public comment period regarding the proposed Desired Future Conditions (DFCs) for Groundwater Management Area 7 (GMA 7).

Dear Neil: This tree has been in the ground in my landscape for about four years. Any idea why its leaves would be turning yellow? It’s impossible not to comment on the spots on the leaves.