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Fort Stockton sex offender arrested in Mexico

4 years ago By News Staff

Pecos County Sheriff T.J. Perkins reported on April 4 that Fort Stockton resident Braulio Davila-Luna, one of Texas’ 10 most wanted sex offenders, was arrested in Mexico by local authorities. Davila-Luna was found in part to anonymous information provided by a tipster.

County preparing for possible wildfire outbreaks

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

Pecos County Judge Joe Shuster took a precautionary step on Tuesday to aid wildfire breakouts that could potentially take place due to the current drought conditions in the county.

Pictured is the Keetch-Byram Drought map that represents the fire potential across the state of Texas. Courtesy Photo

Inmate Arrests Report – Pecos County Jail (March 29-April 3)

4 years ago By News Staff

March 29 Nora E Galindo-Armendariz, of Fort Stockton at 11:58 a.m., officers from the Department of Public Safety apprehended Galindo-Armendariz on a warrant for assault causes bodily injury. Galindo-Armendariz received a $1,500 bond and was released the same day.

Certified paramedics to get stipend

4 years ago By Megan Wehring

Two of the 12 paramedics in the county will receive a stipend for completing Certified Critical Care.

County clean-up dates set

4 years ago By Megan Wehring

In conjunction with the city of Fort Stockton, the Pecos County Commissioners Court set the dates for the county clean-up for April 11 through April 29. The first week will aid the city in their spring bulky pick-up.

Fort Stockton ISD staff provided compensation for spike in gas prices

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

In an effort to compensate their employees for the recent spike in gas prices and keep the Fort Stockton Independent School District campuses clean, the FSISD school board School approved a one-time stipend to teachers at their regular meeting on March 28.

Prices for regular gas in Fort Stockton were at an average of $4.09 per gallon on March 29 according to the Texas Gas Prices website. The amount is 24 cents higher than the Texas average and 14 cents less than the average in the United States. One month ago, the average price per gallon for regular gas in the state was at an average of $3.27. Pictured are the Walmart gas prices in Fort Stockton on March 29. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Gene Cummings Park to receive additions

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

Gene Cummings Park in Fort Stockton could soon be one of the top outdoor attractions for the youth and families in Fort Stockton with the planned renovations and additions by the city’s Economic Development Corporation.

The water used by the current spray park in Gene Cummings Park could soon be conserved with a water reclamation system that will recycle water for irrigation. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Congressman Gonzales secures $1 million for Center of Big Bend Studies

4 years ago By News Staff

Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) secured $1 million in funds for the Sul Ross State University’s Archaeology, Anthropology and Cultural Research Center, better known as the Center of Big Bend Studies (CBBS), during the 2022 budget process.

Purified air devices a possibility at PCMH

4 years ago By Megan Wehring

Pecos County Memorial Hospital (PCMH) is looking at improving the air quality inside of its facilities. On average, we spend between 80% to 95% of our lives breathing in more than 2,000 gallons of indoor air every day, according to WellAir.

High winds damage game room, hotel

4 years ago By News Staff

The Lucky 777 game room on Dickinson Boulevard in Fort Stockton had a majority of its roof removed by high winds on March 21 and as a result, the neighboring Deluxe Inn received significant damage to three rooms and two vehicles parked at the location.