Former Fort Stockton Attorney Robert W. (Bob) Baker was recently honored by the State Bar of Texas for continuous practice of law for over 50 years. He was presented an award for Meritorious Service “to the Community, State, and Nation” from 1972 to 2022.

“It is a true testament to the faithfulness of many clients we have had the privilege of serving over the years – and of course, the grace and mercy of God and my wife, Carol, who graduated to heaven in 2014,” Baker said.

Jan. 11

Lydia Rachel Hernandez, of Fort Stockton at 2:49 p.m., officers with the Fort Stockton Police Department apprehended Hernandez and she was charged with criminal mischief more than or equal to $100 less than $750. Hernandez received bonds totaling $3,000 and is still in jail.

Jan. 12

A grant program begun by Texas Governor Greg Abbott in 2018 may one day save the life of a Fort Stockton police officer.

“We must do all we can to protect those who protect us,” Abbott said when he signed Senate Bill 12 in 2018, funding a $23 million grant program designed to provide rifle-resistant body armor to law enforcement.

In the words of one critic, “Musical comedy is back.”

Fort Stockton Community Theatre will host Texas Comedies, a non-profit theatre group from Austin who write and produce musical comedies based loosely on Texas historical events, on Saturday, Jan. 28 at 7:00 p.m. and on Jan. 29 at 2:00 p.m. at The Nelson Street Theatre.

Doors will open 30 minutes before the performance.