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Gonzales works to aid border crisis

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When it comes to illegal immigration in the state of Texas and the entire country, the situation will likely get much worse before it gets better if new policy is not put in place and the Biden Administration continues to turn a blind eye to the crisis taking at hand.
Congressman Tony Gonzales speaks at the Fort Stockton High School graduation on May 28. Photo by Nathan Heuer

CHANGING OF THE GUARD

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Dr. Garbriel Zamora officially became the superintendent of the Fort Stockton Independent School District on May 27 at the school board’s special meeting held at the school’s administration building. Zamora is taking over the position which was held by Ralph Traynham for the past 12 years. The new superintendent has his contract approved by a unanimous vote. Pictured from left to right: Flo Garcia, Sandra Rivera, Freddie Martinez, Billy Espino, Mary Ann Zamora (wife), Dr. Gabriel Zamora, Elva Zamora (mother), Ursula Sanchez, Andy Rivera, Anastacio “Nacho” Dominguez. Photo by Nathan Heuer
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McCamey man killed in rollover crash

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A 34-year-old male was killed in a rollover accident on May 27 on FM 11 in Pecos County at mile marker 258.

Bobby Moss of McCamey was traveling north on FM 11 when he fell asleep at the wheel and overcorrected once the Ford F-150 left the roadway, causing the vehicle to roll according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Moss was not wearing a seatbelt when the accident occurred at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday.

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First responders to receive more equipment

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The Permian Strategic Partnership and the Permian Road Safety Coalition recently announced a $1.1 million donation of life-saving equipment to first responders in 22 counties across West Texas and Southeast New Mexico. The partnership allows the Coalition to expand its First Responder Life-Saving Equipment Initiative that began in early 2020 with its initial investment of over $250,000 in donated equipment. 

Conservation grants awarded in Pecos River watershed

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The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation on May 19 announced $1.45 million in grants to help restore and sustain healthy rivers, streams, and grassland systems that provide important wildlife habitat in the Pecos Watershed and adjacent areas of New Mexico and Texas.

Oath of Office

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Fort Stockton Independent School Board Members Flo Garcia III and Ursula Sanchez took an oath of office at the school board meeting on May 24 at the district’s administration office. Sanchez is a new member and elected in an uncontested race, replacing 15-year board member Tom Ezell. Garcia was originally elected in 2015 and will be up for reelection in 2024. Photo by Nathan Heuer
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Theatre camp coming up

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Fort Stockton Community Theatre is taking registrations for the second annual Be Cool/Stay Cool Summer Theatre Camp offered Monday through Friday, June 14-25, from 2-4 p.m. at the Nelson Street Theatre. The registration deadline is Friday, June 4.
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King named to President’s List

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Atenna King of Fort Stockton has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s Winter 2021 President’s List. The winter term runs from January to May.
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