Two arrested in city shooting
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A shooting at a residence inside of Fort Stockton city limits led to the arrest of two individuals on March 15. No injuries were reported in the incident that happened at 4:59 a.m.
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CVB Board drops to nine members, street fixture plans presented
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The Fort Stockton City Council unanimously approved a change to Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Board by-laws on March 14 at the group’s regular meeting.
The city council approved the resignation CVB board members of Jordan Gonzales and Heather Noah at the meeting and as a result, the board will now consist of nine people instead of 11.
The board was previously at seven people in years past but grew to 11 people after the Fort Stockton Downtown Association officially dissolved last year.
Entities agree on intent for new recreation center
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The intent of building a new recreation facility in Fort Stockton has officially been agreed to – contingent upon funding approval.
The Fort Stockton City Council, Pecos County Commissioners, and the Fort Stockton Independent School District School Board gathered at the county’s courthouse on March 17 for an intergovernmental meeting.
Inmate Arrests Report – Pecos County Jail (March 11-20)
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March 11
Jason Lee Oldencamp, of Fort Stockton at 3:48 p.m., officers from the Pecos County Sheriff’s Office apprehended Oldencamp on warrants for engage in organize criminal activity and aggravated assault causes serious bodily injury. Oldencamp received bonds totaling $85,000 and is still in jail.
Pecos County Judge inducted as Fellow
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Pecos County Judge Joe Shuster has been honored by the Texas Association of Counties’ (TAC) Texas Judicial Academy for going the extra mile. The academy recognizes county judges who attain significant judicial education beyond state requirements as Fellows.
The academy inducted a number of county judges as Fellows during its 2022 Spring Judicial Education Session, March 9-11, in Lubbock.
FSCT to perform “The Tragedy of Ragweed Cowboy Joe”
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Fort Stockton Community Theatre announces the opening of its “Forty and Free” performances for its production of the musical melodrama, “The Tragedy of Ragweed Cowboy Joe,” written by I. E. Clark and directed by Alice Duerksen and Penny Smith and sponsored in part by Edward Jones.
Convention center receives facelift
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The Fort Stockton Convention Center, located at 2181 SW Interstate 10, now has a new sign after Fort Stockton native Juan Antonio Vasquez built and installed the sign with a large lift last weekend. The convention center has received significant renovations since the building was bought by the city in August of 2020.
Desert Pines to purchase more golf carts
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To keep up with the high demand, the Desert Pines Golf Course will be adding 10 additional golf carts to its supply. On March 7, the Pecos County Commissioners Court approved an early release of funds to pro shop manager Fabian Zorilla’s for a check of over $3,000, which is needed to guarantee the delivery of the new golf carts.
Comanche Springs Rodeo to feature pair of bands
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This year’s Comanche Springs Rodeo will have a welcome addition to the annual event. Following the rodeo on Friday, March 25 and Saturday, March 26, the Pecos County Civic Center will host dances that feature two bands – Honky Tonkers and 12 Mile.
City clean-up days set for April 4-14
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Fort Stockton residents will soon be able to get rid unwanted bulky items and trash for free of charge via the annual spring clean-up in the city. The annual event will be held from April 4-14 and feature pick-up, as well as an option for drop off at the city’s landfill for city residential customers paying for city sanitation services.
