City files grant application for police body cameras, body armor
A grant program begun by Texas Governor Greg Abbott in 2018 may one day save the life of a Fort Stockton police officer.
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Texas Comedies to make appearance at FSCT
In the words of one critic, “Musical comedy is back.”
Fort Stockton ISD to receive significant security upgrades
Following the Uvalde shooting on May 24, 2022, the Fort Stockton ISD made security upgrades an urgent priority with the placement of ballistic film at all student campuses, an increase to five school resource officers, and the approval of the Guardian plan.
Bucking chutes moved to create better rodeo experience
Texas is rodeo country.
Fort Stockton’s Comanche Springs Rodeo is growing in popularity, and Chamber of Commerce officials are working hard to add more events and make the rodeo itself easier to enjoy.
Commissioner’s Court hears open cattle range concerns
Open range land for grazing cattle is a West Texas tradition dating to the 19th Century and is still practiced today in some parts of Pecos County. But a high volume of vehicular traffic – specifically on F.M. 1053 and F.M. 1450 – has created dangerous conditions for drivers.
Tallest flagpole in Pecos County placed on Jan. 13 at Hilltop RV Park
The tallest flagpole in Pecos County was placed today at Hilltop RV Park along Interstate 10, just west of Fort Stockton.
The pole sits 150 feet above ground (50 yards) and can be seen on the north side of I-10. Flags will be placed on the pole later today.
Capital Highlights: What to expect in legislative session
The 2023 Texas legislative session opened Jan. 10, with property taxes, gun control and the power grid expected to be among the top issues on the agenda.
Recovery plan available for long-nosed bat
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public comments on a draft revised recovery plan for the Mexican long-nosed bat, an endangered migratory bat that travels annually between Mexico and the Southwestern United States to follow the blooming period of flowering agaves and cacti.
88th legislative session opens with record surplus, revenue projections
Lawmakers returned to Austin on Tuesday just one day after the state's chief financial officer unveiled his most optimistic revenue estimate to date. This key number sets a limit on how much budget writers can spend on state services as outlays cannot exceed revenue.
Year in review: A shift in the status quo
The year 2022 had many memorable moments and occurrences in the city of Fort Stockton and Pecos County. Significant decisions were made through elections for some of the most important entities in the area – the city, county, Fort Stockton ISD, and Pecos County Memorial Hospital.
