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Okechukwu Ukomadu, MD is a family medicine resident physician. Originally from Nigeria, he moved to Baltimore, Maryland in 2002. He earned his BS from the University of Maryland, College Park. His passion for medicine and commitment to underserved communities led him to pursue his medical education at the American University of Antigua College of Medicine. Dr. Ukomadu’s career aspirations center on bringing high-quality healthcare to rural and underserved areas. He is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals in smaller communities where access to medical care may be limited. In his free time, he enjoys cooking, watching his favorite football team, the Baltimore Ravens, and spending quality time with his family.

The Fort Stockton High School Class of 1965 will celebrate its 60th reunion the weekend of July 25-27 with a series of events for classmates and friends. Festivities begin Friday, July 25, at 6 p.m.

FRIDAY JULY 18 The 2025 “Live at Zero Stone” concert continues this Friday, July 18, with Marcos Mendoza JR. Bring your lawn chairs, ice chests, and picnic dinners to Zero Stone Park at 400 S Nelson and enjoy an evening of free live music.

The Pecos County Senior Citizens Center will hold a hot dog lunch at noon Friday, July 11, offering a belated Independence Day celebration for members and guests. The meal will feature grilled hot dogs with assorted toppings, allowing attendees to customize their hot dogs, whether Chicago- style or Coney Islandinspired.

This weekend the Pecos County Amateur Radio Club participating in one of the largest amateur radio events in North America—Field Day— hosted by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL). The public was invited to visit the club’s operating station, set up outside the Fort Stockton Visitors Center and Chamber of Commerce, from Saturday through Sunday, as members take on a 24-hour challenge to test their skills, equipment, and emergency communication capabilities.

The Fort Stockton Police Department is actively investigating a fatal hit-andrun that occurred in the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 1, and is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the driver involved. The incident took place shortly after 1:00 a.m.

A 15-year-old Fort Stockton boy died Sunday morning in a single-vehicle rollover crash on Railroad Avenue, authorities said, marking another tragic loss for the small West Texas community. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reported that the crash occurred around 5:45 a.m.

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The City of Fort Stockton will host a star-spangled Fourth of July celebration at Rooney Park, featuring live music, food contests, a car show, and a fireworks display. The festivities run from noon to midnight, with additional events including a morning parade and flag retirement ceremonies.

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