Voter turnout nearing 8-year record
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Last year’s May election reached a seven-year high for voter turnout at 942 people. This year’s early voting total for the upcoming May 7 election is approaching that mark before election day.
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TEEA to host Senior Celebration May 6
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All Pecos County residents age 55 and over are invited to the Senior Celebration at the Large Community Hall this Friday, May 6, for a free luncheon and presentation by several senior services. The event starts at 10:00 am, including the free lunch, and is sponsored by the Texas Extension Education Association (TEEA).
Allsup’s Convenience Store construction begins
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The MSCS Ltd. general contracting company has started construction this week at the empty lot across from the Flying J Travel Center, also neighboring Pecos County Memorial Hospital.
FSISD approves application for 313 agreement
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When a school district in Texas falls under the recapture spectrum or otherwise known as a robin hood district such as Fort Stockton ISD, a portion of money received by the district every year is required to be sent back to the state.
Soliz named middle school principal
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Mentoring students and athletes have long been a passion for new Fort Stockton Middle School Principal Sammy Soliz. It’s why the Morton, Texas native entered the career field as a teacher and coach 17 years ago.
Midland College/WRTTC hosts pinning ceremony
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Midland College/WRTTC in Fort Stockton held a pinning ceremony at Nelson Street Theatre for their recent certified nursing assistant graduates. Assistant Professor of Health Sciences, Linda Esquivel, presented each of the graduates with a CNA certificate before the group photo. CNA’s who received their pins were Rachel Benavides, Janessa Coronado, Katarina Jimenez, Yuri Leyva, Alexis Lozano, Clarissa Luevano, Bertha Marquez, Yasmine Olivas, Jazlyn Pacheco, and Michaela Serrano.
Inmate Arrests Report – Pecos County Jail (April 26-May 3)
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April 26
David Romero-Ronquillo, of Fort Stockton at 2:46 p.m., officers from the Fort Stockton Police Department apprehended Ronquillo on a failure to appear warrant (Ector County) form criminal mischief more than or equal to $100 less than $750. Romero received a $5,000 cash bond and is still in jail.
Fort Stockton ISD School Board honored by TREA
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Out of the 392 school districts that are members of the Texas Rural Education Association, the Fort Stockton Independent School District School Board was selected as the winner of the School Board of the Year award for the 2021-2022 school year.
TREA released the news yesterday evening after narrowing the top school board nominations down to five leading up to the decision.
Texas Capital Highlights
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Abbott halts border truck inspections
Gov. Greg Abbott halted the state’s aggressive truck inspection at all Texas border crossings after days of bipartisan criticism over the extended delays of goods entering the United States.
Baiza sign vandalized at Rooney Park
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The sign at the recently built Amy Baiza Pavilion was vandalized on April 21 at Rooney Park. An investigation into who committed the crime in ongoing by the Fort Stockton Police Department. Police Chief Robert Lujan said that no one had came forward to as of April 25. The sign, along with a planted tree and plaque on a concrete slab, were placed at/near the pavilion to honor the former FSPD dispatcher, who passed away in January at the age of 29. Precinct No. 2 Commissioner Robert Gonzales said on April 27 that the sign should be back in place by the end of the week after reinforcements are done. Courtesy Photo
