School board candidates made official
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Candidates running for the Fort Stockton ISD school board in the upcoming May election were made official last week. Two of the three wards that are up for vote will have contested races.
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New rec center parameters downsized
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Discussions regarding a new recreation center in Fort Stockton took a step forward on Feb. 23 at the rec board’s regular monthly meeting.
Cude, Lujan to have primary election runoff
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Two of the three local contested races for this year’s primary election were decided on March 1 and one will be headed to a runoff election in May.
The Democratic candidate race for Justice of the Peace Pct. 1 proved to be the tightest as incumbent Ruben Salinas defeated Oscar Gallegos by six votes (358-352). Salinas trailed 220-216 after early votes were reported.
Inmate Arrests Report - Pecos County Jail (Feb. 22-28)
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February 22
Raul Sergio Ibarra, of Ozona at 8:09 p.m., officers from the Department of Public Safety apprehended Ibarra and he was charged with driving while intoxicated BAC more than or equal to 0.15. Ibarra received a $2,000 bond and is still in jail.
February 24
Congressman Gonzales voices displeasure regarding Russian attacks on Ukraine
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Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) released the following statement on Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24.
Pecos County Public Sentencings - January 2022
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- Jonathan Ryan Arcides, DOB 10/13/1991, offense date 01/13/2021 (CR-24501, duty on striking unattended vehicle) defendant has entered into a 12-month pretrial intervention program with a $250 fee.
- Jonathan Ryan Arcides, DOB 10/13/1991, offense date 01/13/2021 (CR-24518, duty on striking unattended vehicle) ) defendant has entered into a 12-month pretrial intervention program with a $250 fee.
- Mario Carrillo, DOB 10/12/1976, offense date 04/10/2021 (CR-24386, interference with emergency telephone call) d
Panther Pictures to open with “The Batman”
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Fort Stockton’s newly renovated theatre – Panther Pictures Fort Stockton – announced last week that their first showing will be the movie “The Batman” starting on March 4 and running through March 6.
FSCT actors honored for performance
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Laura McKenzie and Penny Smith, two of Fort Stockton Community Theatre’s leading ladies, were recognized for their acting ability by being named to the All-Star Cast at TexFEST competition held in Kerrville Feb. 17-19.
Inmate Arrests Report – Pecos County Jail (Feb. 15-21)
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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.
Local election to decide 3 races
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Registered voters will have the opportunity to decide three local races for their respective parties in the upcoming primary election on March 1. The Republican ballot for Pecos County District Clerk will be the most contested race on Tuesday as three candidates will vie for the seat.
