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Hospital district decision looms

3 years ago By News Staff

Pecos County Memorial Hospital could soon decide the avenue they will take to compensate for a significant budget deficit they are currently facing.

The PCMH Board will hold a joint meeting with the Pecos County Commissioners on Aug. 11 in the hospital’s regular board room with representatives from Waller Landsden Dortch & Davis, LLP.

The law firm will present advice regarding the creation of a hospital district and an election required to set the action in motion.

City of Fort Stockton seeks board applications

3 years ago By News Staff

The City of Fort Stockton is accepting applications for 10 city boards in the next four weeks. Residents interested in being appointed to a board or boards may pick up an application at City Hall, located at 121 W.

“Barefoot” concludes showings July 28-30

3 years ago By News Staff

Fort Stockton Community Theatre will show the last three performances of Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park” Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, July 28-30, at 7 p.m. at the Nelson Street Theatre, 102 South Nelson. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and tickets may be purchased at the door, cash or check, $15 for adults; $10 for seniors 65+ and students.

Free lunches available to Iraan-Sheffield ISD students

3 years ago By News Staff

The Iraan-Sheffield Independent School District announced a change last week to its policy for serving meals for children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2022-2023 school year.

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June Fort Stockton Police Department Statistics

3 years ago By News Staff

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Inmate Arrests Report - Pecos County Jail (July 22-29)

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.

Second time’s a charm: New subdivision to be built in city

3 years ago By Nathan Heuer

A new subdivision received a green light to become a reality in the near future as the Fort Stockton City Council unanimously passed the annexation of the land where Triple Crown Estates is set to be built at the group’s regular meeting on July 25.

The Triple Crown Estates sign can found at the intersection of Fifth Street and Greasewood Street near the Fort Stockton Middle School. The sign represents a view of what the subdivision could look like when developed. A ribbon cutting/groundbreaking ceremony will likely be had near the location in the coming months. File Photo

Gov. Abbott visits Fort Stockton

3 years ago By News Staff

Governor Greg Abbott joined the Pecos County Republican Party for a fundraising dinner this evening at the Pecos County Civic Center. The 48th Governor of Texas spoke at length about his run for a third term as Governor in the upcoming November election and showed support for the local Republican candidates in Pecos County. Voters in the county showed their support for Abbott during the 2022 March Primary Election. Abbott received 965 votes while opposing Democrat Beto O’Rourke received less than half of Abbott’s vote total with 460 votes. Photo by Nathan Heuer

$1 million donation to fund convention center patio additions and renovations

3 years ago By Nathan Heuer

In honor of his father Delmon Hodges and his desire to always give back to the community of Fort Stockton, city councilman Darren Hodges will be donating $1 million via the Delmon Hodges Estate to the city for a complete makeover of the Fort Stockton Convention Center patio.

The Fort Stockton Convention Center has ramped up their number of events and started their movie theatre back up once again in the last 12 months. The progression of the facility will continue trending in a positive direction with the $1 million donation made by the Hodges’ family. Courtesy Photo

Observatory works with Catalyst Midstream Partners to protect dark skies

3 years ago By Press Release

West Texas and the Big Bend are known for their starry night skies, made possible in part by ongoing efforts to preserve them. Recently, McDonald Observatory and the non-profit organization Texan by Nature recognized the efforts of Catalyst Midstream Partners, a joint venture between Howard Energy Partners and Devon Energy Corporation, to reduce light emissions at their County Line processing plant near Orla.