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Body Pecos County native TJ Perkins was sworn in as the county’s new sheriff by Pecos County Judge Joe Shuster on Friday, Jan. 1 at the Pecos County Courthouse in Fort Stockton.

Body In one of the darker times of his life, Eli Carrasco Ponce did not think of himself and his terminal diagnosis. The 39-year-old, who was going to turn 40 on Dec.

Body Fort Stockton Intermediate School students participated in a virtual UIL meet on Wednesday, Dec. 2 and Thursday, Dec. 3 hosted by Seminole ISD. All students who participated did an outstanding job and the following students were able to place in their particular events:

Body Pecos County 4H and FFA members went to the Livestock Jackpot in Fort Davis and had a successful showing at the competition.

Body If you have an event for our Do Something! listings, please e-mail nathan.heuer@fortstocktonpioneer.com DEC. 18 The Fort Stockton boys and girls high school basketball teams will both play at home at the Special Events Center on Friday, Dec.

Body Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, has announced the students achieving the Dean’s List designation for the 2020 fall semester on Thursday, Dec. 10. To be eligible for the ASU Dean’s List, full-time undergraduate students must maintain a 3.

Body Fort Stockton High School students Shelby Murphy, Viviana Gonzalez, Kendra Estrada, Elyss Valenzuela, Kianna Payne received their Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate through their pharmacy tech class at Midland College WRTTC on Monday, Dec. 14. (Contributed Photo)

Body The number of COVID-19 active cases has maintained in the 70’s and 80’s in Pecos County the past six days after the largest spike in the county since the start of the pandemic.

Body The Fort Stockton Independent School District School Board passed a COVID-19 reimbursement resolution for full-time employees at Monday’s regular school board meeting on Dec. 14.

Body Royal Beauty Studio held its ribbon cutting on Thursday, Dec. 10 at its new location 237 W. 21st St. The business owned by Eunice Page moved from its previous location on Pecos St. to its new location on 21st St. on July 17.