FSISD considers student safety measures
The Fort Stockton Independent School District is looking into making their campuses safter for students in the immediate future.
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Local pharmacist calls it a career after 30 years of ownership
Coming from a family of pharmacists, longtime Fort Stockton resident Mario Juarez knew the career path he wanted to go down since he was a teenager.
The El Paso native began his career in pharmacy as a clerk at the age of 16.
Inmate Arrests Report – Pecos County Jail (June 15-21)
June 15
Joey Alfonso Dominguez, of Fort Stockton at 9:15 a.m., officers from the Department of Public Safety apprehended Dominguez on a warrant for sex offenders duty to register. Dominguez received a $2,000 bond and was released on June 16.
Fort Stockton man charged with sexual assault
A Fort Stockton man was arrested a residence in the city on Sunday morning and charged with aggravated sexual assault, along with three additional charges.
BBT receives certification
Big Bend Telephone was recognized by NTCA-The Rural Broadband Association, as a Smart Rural Community provider in 2015 and most recently a Certified Gig-Capable Provider for delivering gigabit broadband speeds and enabling technological innovation in West Texas communities.
Capital Highlights: Comptroller releases broadband plan
State Comptroller Glenn Hegar last week released his agency’s plan to support the expansion of broadband internet access to areas with limited or no access.
Fort Stockton residents involved in fatal crash
One Fort Stockton resident was killed, and another is in serious condition after a rollover accident that occurred 30 miles south of Fort Stockton on Highway 385 according to the Department of Public Safety.
Capital Highlights: Anti-gun violence protests, more school safety measures
Anti-gun violence protests were held in multiple cities across the state over the weekend, while the state has imposed additional measures designed to strengthen school security.
TransPecos Bank donates $10K to Coyanosa library
The TransPecos Bank branch in Alpine officially made a monetary donation of $10,000 to the Coyanosa Public Library at the Pecos County Commissioners regular meeting on June 13. The funds will be used for the facilities Summer Reading Program and for library funds to support the community efforts.
Annexation denied by city council
A zoning distinction for the land which the Triple Crown Estates subdivision was set to be developed on was at the root of the property’s annexation denial on June 13 at the Fort Stockton City Council regular meeting.
