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Rejected, pending ballots could change 2 local election results

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Two results from the May 7 election have the possibility of changing by the end of the week.

Fort Stockton ISD Bond Proposition A, which currently has 359 votes against and 356 votes for, could change due to 29 mail ballots that were not received by May 7 and 10 mail ballots that are pending because of a corrective action that is required.

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City of Fort Stockton promotes severe weather notification services

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Fort Stockton experienced severe weather on May 1 as the National Weather Service confirmed that three tornadoes touched down in Pecos County. The tornadic weather affected some local areas, toppling over RVs at the Roadrunner RV Park, flipping the RV Park’s playground equipment, and tipping over two semis on I-10 near Fort Stockton.
A semi tipped over just off Interstate 1-10 near mile marker 260 in Pecos County via the tornadic winds that were in the area for a brief period of time on May 1. The driver was not hurt in the incident. The road was closed at the point of incident for multiple hours according to Pecos County Emergency Management Coordinator Jessie Dominguez. Courtesy Photo

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).
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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.
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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.
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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.

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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.

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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.

Dr. Garbriel Zamora officially became the superintendent of the Fort Stockton Independent School District on May 27, 2021, at the school board’s special meeting held at the school’s administration building. From left to right: Billy Espino, Flo Garcia, Sandra Rivera, Freddie Martinez, Dr. Gabriel Zamora, Ursula Sanchez, Andy Rivera, Anastacio “Nacho” Dominguez.
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