Mary K. Winder Mills passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 17, 2024, in McKinney, TX. She was born to B.E. and Alice Winder on February 15, 1936, in Ft. Worth, TX.   She married the love of her life, Billy Mills, on June 5, 1955, in Alpine, TX, during one of his leaves from the U.S, Navy. They were married 57 years.   Mary K was a faithful member of the First Christian Church in Ft. Stockton and attended Trinity Presbyterian Church in McKinney after moving to North Texas. When she was no longer able to get out, she enjoyed attending the church services held at Hidden Springs McKinney, where she was a resident for the last two years. 

Beginning October 1, the Pecos County Memorial Hospital District will roll out this year’s flu vaccine, and according to several factors, the timing holds important intention. Andy Ghimire, a PCMH physician assistant certified doctor said, “Flu shots are crucial for everyone aged six months and older, especially those at higher risk of serious flu complications.

The Pecos County Commissioner’s Court held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday morning, August 26. During this meeting the court approved the notice for November 5 to be set for the general election later this year as well as an election services contract with Fort Stockton Independant School District and the Pecos County Election Administrator for the same day.

Pecos County Judge, Joe Shuster, has rescinded the county’s burn ban to give locals the opportunity to burn their piles of brush etc. “We still want to remind everyone to remain cautious when trying to burn,” said emergency management coordinator, Jessie Dominguez.