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Fort Stockton Mayor Chris Alexander did something Tuesday night no mayor of Fort Stockton has done. He voted on an agenda item.

The United States Geological Survey reported at 3:32 p.m. today that a 5.4 magnitude earthquake occurred near Mentone, Texas – 75 miles northwest of Fort Stockton. The depth of the quake was approximately 5.5 miles below the surface.

Voter turnout in the midterm elections again dropped statewide, with just over 45% of registered voters either casting ballots early or at the polls on Nov. 8.

Nov. 4 Ziad Gamal Khatab, of Houston at 12:19 p.m., officers from the Department of Public Safety apprehended Khatab and he was charged with possession of marijuana less than two ounces. Nov. 5

Five local seats were up for grabs in Pecos County during the Nov. 8 Midterm Election and of those races, three incumbents were reelected. Pecos County Judge Joe Shuster will serve his sixth four-year term as Pecos County Judge after defeating Republican Bryon Garrison by 879 votes (2,301-1,422).

Voter turnover more than doubled for the Nov. 8 election compared to the election held this past May. The Fort Stockton ISD bond election drew over 1,800 additional votes and the results proved to be just as significant.

High demand for career technology programs at high schools nationwide reached Fort Stockton and the program was reborn and has received a high-tech boost, starting with the cosmetology program.

Fort Stockton Fire and police responded to a structure fire at Fourth Street and Texas Street near the Fort Stockton Christian Academy on Friday, Nov. 4.

Fort Stockton ISD Bond Election Proposition A ($84 million) For – 1,803 Against – 1,320 Proposition B ($16 million) For – 1,746 Against – 1,387 City Home Rule Charter For – 1,202

Early voting results for local races and elections are listed below. The results do not include election day votes. Unofficial results with election day votes will be provided later this evening. Fort Stockton ISD Bond Election Proposition A ($84 million) For – 1,265 Against – 974