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The City of Laredo reached a major milestone in its commitment to youth recreation and economic growth on January 28, with the official ribbon-cutting of Phase I of the Buena Vista Sports Complex. The $45 million facility, located in South Laredo, debuted before a crowd of city officials, community leaders, and eager youth athletes ready to take the field.

The Fort Stockton City Council will convene for its regular meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 5:30 PM at City Hall, located at 121 West Second Street. The agenda features several key community development initiatives, ranging from official park designations to significant improvements for local youth sports facilities.

The Pecos County Attorney’s Office announced that a jury found Carlos Lopez Guzman guilty of Violation of a Bond/Protective Order, a Class A misdemeanor, following a trial held on March 2, 2026, in the County Court, presided over by the honorable Judge Shuster.

The survival of Fort Stockton’s most enduring landmark, the aptly named “Oldest House” adobe ruins, has taken a significant step forward thanks to a partnership focused on both physical preservation and scientific discovery. Located at 601 S. Nelson Street, the structure is undergoing a transformation from a fragile ruin into a stabilized historical site, supported by recent wall reinforcement work sponsored by the Summerlee Foundation.

The Fort Stockton Independent School District Board of Education recognized local heroes and students while navigating state-level accreditation challenges and finalizing several key district policies during its regular meeting Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.

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The Pecos County Commissioners Court held a lengthy regular session Monday to address a wide-ranging agenda that included national commemorations, funding for weather modification, and significant infrastructure improvements. Judge Joe Shuster opened the meeting by reading a proclamation from the Pecos County Historical Commission to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026.

Last week, on February 18, 2026, freshman students from Fort Stockton High School participated in a college-tocareer tour at Midland College’s Williams Regional Technical Training Center (WRTTC), gaining hands-on exposure to programs that connect high school learning to real-world careers.

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 Sher-iff’s Department.