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Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) named Fort Stockton native Jalen Falcon as his new district director on Monday after serving as Gonzales’ regional director since 2021.

Falcon will lead Gonzales’ team in the 23rd District of Texas, overseeing the five district offices in San Antonio, Uvalde, Fort Stockton, Socorro and Del Rio.

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.

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 Tony Gonzales (TX-23) released the following statement on Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24.

• 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