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Changes in outdoor lighting technology have made the world a brighter place in recent years, it has made the mission of the McDonald Observatory in Fort Davis, more difficult.

The Federal government gave cities and counties money during the Covid-19 pandemic to provide relief to Americans and stimulate economic recovery as the world comes out of the effects of the pandemic.

The Fort Stockton city council on June 12 elected a new Mayor Pro-Tempore, who takes over for the mayor during city business in the mayor’s absence. “My suggestion, I would personally say you wait to have this when we have the new mayor,” said out-going Mayor Chris Alexander.

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

• Brianna Maedean Bowen, DOB 1/6/2002. Offense date 12/13/2022 (CR-25258, possession of marijuana less than 2 ounces) Defendant has entered into a 6-month pre-trial intervention program with a $500.00 fee.

Precinct 3 Commissioner Mickey Jack Perry and his crew have been working to improve the Iraan Pecos River Park, investing time, labor, and nearly $70,000 in budgeted funds, as of 2023. The ongoing work has caught the eye of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD).

City of Fort Stockton crews were out late after Sunday night’s storm repairing a water main break at 9th and Rio, while the Rooney Park Flood Gauge showed how much water was flowing through the canal following the storm.

The Sonic drive-thru restaurant has been a Fort Stockton staple since 1976 under the ownership of Travis Lewis. The location has been successful in its 40-plus years of operation. Caleb Jantz became manager of the Fort Stockton Sonic last March.

While the Covid-19 pandemic is behind us, for the most part, the Pecos County Commissioner’s Court on May 22 decided to keep it’s Covid -ay and leave policy as-is.