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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.

County approves bids for facility repairs in Precinct 4, tables action on another

3 years ago By Shawn Yorks

Pecos County recently requested proposals from local contractors for repairs to county facilities in Coyanosa and Imperial, the bids were unsealed at the Oct. 24 Pecos County Commissioner’s Court meeting in Fort Stockton. One bid – for low-water crowing repairs on Tipton Road – was approved, but the bids from Triple R Welding of Fort Stockton and Basin Roofing and Construction of Midland to repair the Imperial Fire Station, the Old Community Building in Coyanosa and the Imperial Boy Scout/sheriff’s building were tabled pending warranty information.

Inmate Arrests Report – Pecos County Jail (Oct. 18-26)

3 years ago By News Staff

Oct. 18

Alonzo Jose Rodriguez, of Fort Stockton, at 10:02 a.m., officers from the Pecos County Sheriff’s Office apprehended Rodriguez on a failure to appear warrant for assault causes bodily injury family violence. Rodriguez received a $1,000 bond and is still in jail.

Oct. 19

“Coco” and “Dracula” to be shown at FSCT

3 years ago By News Staff

Fort Stockton Community Theatre and Fort Stockton Film Society are joining forces toshow two films through Halloween weekend at The Nelson Street Theatre, 102 South Nelson. Disney’s animated film “Coco” will be shown Saturday afternoon, Oct. 29, at 2:00 p.m. and again Sunday afternoon, Oct. 30, at 4:00 p.m. Coco celebrates the Mexican holiday “Day of the Dead,” which is on Nov. 1. The doors will open thirty minutes before the movie is to begin. There is no charge for admission, but donations will be welcomed to help defray the licensing fee for the film. On Monday, Oct. 31, at 7:00 p.m. the 1931 Spanish-language version of “Dracula” willbe shown. Again, the doors will open thirty minutes prior to the show. There will be no admission fee, but donations will be welcomed. The Spanish version of Dracula was released inHavana, Cuba in March 1931 and in New York City in April of that same year. In 2015, Dracula was selected for the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress. Make plans to attend showings of some of Hollywood’s Halloween classics at The Nelson Street Theatre on Oct. 29-31.

Fall clean-up starts Monday

3 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Fort Stockton residents paying for city sanitation services will soon be able to get rid of select bulk items free of charge starting next week. The City of Fort Stockton will begin their annual Fall Clean-up on Monday, Oct. 31 and provide curbside pickup services. The community clean-up event will end on Thursday, Nov. 10.

INMATE ARRESTS REPOR

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.

Day of the Dead celebration to be held Nov. 1-2

3 years ago By News Staff

A Memorial Arch from Faith and Grief Ministries will make its first appearance in Fort Stockton adjacent to the Day of the Dead Ofrenda/ Alter, which will be at the porch of the old Original Café on First Street behind Fort Stockton Community Theatre, Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 1-2.

Trails of Time Living History event returns

3 years ago By News Staff

Pecos County Historical Commission members and the Goodnight-Loving Trail Foundation announced plans for the third annual Horsehead Crossing Trails of Time Living History event on Oct. 28-29 at Horsehead Crossing on the Pecos River. Last year’s event was given the Distinguished Service Award by the Texas Historical Commission, one of only three awards given statewide.

Re-enactors were fully invested in last year’s event, wearing attire that matches the time period (16th-19th century) that is represented during the celebration at Horsehead Crossing. They will do so again this year. Courtesy Photo

Cub Scout sign-up night to be held at Apache Elementary

3 years ago By News Staff

The Texas Southwest Council of the Boy Scouts of America is excited to announce the “Cub Scout Sign Up Night” at Apache Elementary Cafeteria on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 5:30 p.m. where both boys and girls in kindergarten and first grade can join scouting. “This is an exciting way to invite families to enjoy access to the character development and values-based leadership opportunities that scouting provides,” Scout Executive David Koehler said.”Cub Scouting is more than just an activity. It’s adventure, learning, and discovery around every corner. From STEM to exploring the outdoors, your son or daughter will be on the path to discovering their very best “future self”and they’ll have fun doing it.”