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FSCT to host Story to Health Workshop

3 years ago By News Staff

A free Story to Health workshop will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 1-3 p.m. at the FMH Meeting Hall of Fort Stockton Community Theatre. Peoples’ stories are a powerful influence on life choices. Sharing personal stories is a way to improve wellness. The theme of the event will be built around experiences of gratitude, as gratitude is a powerful influencer of health backed by tradition and science. The Story to Health workshop will be facilitated by Dijo John, Senior Director of the Rural and Community Engagement Division of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center- Permian Basin. His division manages the Medicine on the Move program – a mobile health initiative to engage communities for better health. Dijo has graduatelevel training in pharmacy, public health, and management.

PCMH Health Fair set for Nov. 5

3 years ago By Staff Report

Pecos County Memorial Hospital’s “Fall into Better Health” Fair 2022 takes place Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m.-Noon at the Fort Stockton Convention Center. Flu shots will be available for $30 (cash or check only). There is no charge for those who present a Medicare card. Free health screenings and free education programs will be available, as well as door prizes.

Inmate Arrests Report – Pecos County Jail (Oct. 27- Nov. 3)

3 years ago By News Staff

It is important to note than an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law OCT.

Taco Bell and KFC on track for December openings

3 years ago By Shawn Yorks

When the combined KFC and Taco Bell burned down in October 2020, Fort Stockton lost two favorite fast-food options. The lot has now been vacant for over two years and speculation was rampant about whether the restaurants would return or something new would take its place.

Construction of the new KFC and Taco Bell restaurants are progressing. The joint restaurant burned down in October 2020 and construction of two separate buildings broke ground last August. The restaurants are expected to be open by December. Photo by Shawn Yorks

Fort Stockton ISD combats inflation with staff stipend

3 years ago By Nathan Heuer

The Fort Stockton Independent School District School Board approved one-time stipends in the amount of $1,000 near the holiday season in 2020 and 2021 due to financial impact the pandemic made on employees and their families.

City plans Veterans Day activities

3 years ago By News Staff

Fort Stockton will join the rest of America in honoring our nation’s veterans on Nov. 11 with several activities. American Legion Post 234 will play host to its Annual Veterans Breakfast at 7 a.m. at Rooney Park’s Large Community Hall. The Legion invites all local and visiting veterans to the breakfast.

Lancium’s Fort Stockton Facility Qualifies as ERCOT Controllable Load Resource

3 years ago By Press Release

Lancium, Inc., an energy technology and infrastructure company that advances the decarbonization and stability of the electric power grid, today announced the company’s Fort Stockton, Texas Clean Campus has been qualified as a “Controllable Load Resource” (CLR) by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). As a CLR, large power users can reduce their energy costs by dynamically avoiding periods of high prices while simultaneously providing highly desired grid stability services.

Senior Citizens Center to host Thanksgiving Potluck Nov. 4

3 years ago By News Staff

The Pecos County Senior Citizens Center will host its Thanksgiving Potluck dinner this Friday, Nov. 4, at noon at the Senior Citizens Center, located at 1010 W. 14th St. in Fort Stockton.

Turkey and sides will be provided and all attendees are asked to bring a side dish or a dessert.

The Senior Citizens Center is open to all Pecos County residents 50 and older, with dues running only $5 per year. New members are welcome to attend the dinner this Friday and sign up at the potluck.

Senior Citizen board members Kirby and Diann Warnock pose with director Maria Gilbert at the Labor Day Potluck. Courtesy Photo

Capital Highlights: Early voting ends Friday; election is Tuesday, Nov. 8

3 years ago By News Staff

Early voting for the general election ends on Friday, Nov. 4, with the closely watched governor’s race pitting incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott against challenger Beto O’ Rourke headlining the ballot. A number of other statewide races are on the ballot, including lieutenant governor, attorney general, land commissioner, agriculture commissioner and comptroller.

Community a no-show at Home Rule Charter town hall meeting

3 years ago By Shawn Yorks

Early voting is under way for the Nov. 8 general election, and one item on the ballot for voters who reside within the Fort Stockton city limits is whether the city should adopt a home rule charter. A Home Rule Charter takes some power away from the state and gives city residents more of an opportunity to govern themselves.

Fort Stockton is the largest city in Texas that has not yet adopted a home-rule charter.

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