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Pecos County Primary Results Set Stage for May Runoffs and November General Election Local officials have released unofficial results from the March 3, 2026, Primary Election, revealing that two Republican races will require a runoff this spring. While several candidates secured their party’s nomination or will move directly to the November General Election ballot, the positions of County Judge and County Clerk remain undecided.

The Fort Stockton Community Theatre (FSCT) is riding a wave of success following a stellar showing at the Theatre Network of Texas’ (TNT) TEXFest. On Friday, March 13, the local troupe traveled to the Globe Theatre to perform James McLure’s acclaimed one-act play, Laundry and Bourbon, and returned home with some of the competition’s most prestigious honors.

In February, the Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce hosted its 82nd Annual Banquet. The event, themed '250 Reasons We Love America,' honored local volunteers and businesses while looking forward to the United States' upcoming 250th birthday.

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For three days in February, Alpine became the center of one of the most consequential water conversations in Texas. More than 350 landowners, scientists, groundwater conservation district leaders, legislators, judges, nonprofit partners and community members gathered at Sul Ross State University for Water in the Desert 2026 — the first major event hosted by the newly launched Meadows Research Institute for West Texas Water.

Editor's note: It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered evidence of guilt, all defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The following list is provided by the Pecos County Sheriff's Department.

Editor’s note: The following list is provided by the Pecos County Attorney’s Office Offender: ALEXANDER EDDIE ACOSTA Offense: POSSESSION OF MARIHUANA <2OZ Offense Date: 02/18/2024 Arresting Agency: Department of Public Safety County Cause No.: CR-25888 Sentencing Date: 02/25/2026 Disposition: DEFENDANT HAS ENTERED INTO A PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM Offender: MARIA ANGELINA BAZAN-PULIDO Offense: DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 1ST OFFENSE Offense Date: 10/28/2025 Arresting Agency: Ft. Stockton Police Department County Cause No.: CR-26496 Sentencing Date: 02/25/2026 Disposition: DEFENDANT PLED GUILTY AND WAS SENTENCED TO - ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) DAYS in the County Jail, suspended for NINE (9) MONTHS on Community Supervision; $700.00 General Fine; $200.00 Mandatory Fines; $60.00 Restitution; $270.00 Court Costs; $135.00 Reimbursement Fees; zero (0) hours of community service; $60.00 monthly Community Supervision Fee.

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Dear Neil, A few weeks ago, my magnolia tree started developing brown spots around the edges of its leaves. Then they turn yellow and fall off. I’m not aware of anything I might have done. What is happening?

The Pecos County Commissioners Court is scheduled to meet in a regular session on Monday, March 23, at 10:00 a.m. to discuss a diverse agenda ranging from regional political resolutions to local infrastructure projects.