City, county file grant applications for police body armor
A grant program started by Texas Governor Greg Abbott in 2018 may one day save the life of a Fort Stockton police officer.
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Inmate Arrests Report – Pecos County Jail (Jan. 17-22)
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 JAN.
County provides additional money cover IGT payments
The Pecos County Commissioner’s Court on Jan. 23 added an extra item to the regular agenda – providing additional funding for Pecos County Memorial Hospital and declaring an emergency. The money will help the hospital pay the money it owes to the county.
City hears update on EDC projects
Fort Stockton is steadily seeing growth, and as a result, an increase in sales tax.
Update on Oasis Apartments rehab
The Oasis Apartments – formerly Meadowbrook – will eventually receive a facelift. Jonathan Andrews of Thomas Development Group, LLC, presented to the Fort Stockton City Council at its Jan.
Senator Blanco appointed to Senate committees for 88th Texas Legislature
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick announced Senate committee assignments for the 88th Texas Legislature on Jan. 23.
Capital Highlights: Border security, tax relief and raises top list
For the Texas House and Senate, there is not much daylight between each chamber’s priorities in this year’s legislative session. Leaders say the focus will be on property tax relief, border security and employee raises.
Fort Stockton ISD Bilingual-ESL Family Night set for Feb. 6
Bilingual-English as a Second Language Family Night will be held Monday, Feb. 6 starting at 6 p.m. at the Apache Elementary cafeteria.
The event will give students/parents the opportunity to learn about Fort Stockton ISD’s Bilingual ESL Programs and community resources.
Capital Highlights: Speaker open to resort-style casinos in state
House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, told The Dallas Morning News and other media outlets that he is open to bringing resort-style casinos to Texas. But don’t expect to find slot machines in 7-Eleven stores if casino gambling is legalized.
Inmate Arrests Report – Pecos County Jail (Jan. 11-16)
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
