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Pecos County Voters Head to the Polls for May 2 Joint Election

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With just two days remaining until the May 2, 2026, Joint Election, Pecos County residents are preparing to cast their final ballots for several critical local positions and a municipal tax proposition. Polls will be open on Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. across various locations in the county.

Tumbleweed+ Makes Waves

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In just two years, Tumbleweed+ has transformed from a fledgling replacement for the Fort Stockton High School newspaper into a powerhouse of student media. This past Saturday, that evolution reached a new peak at the Ector County Coliseum.
A bird’s eye view from the crow’s nest at a recent game. Photo Courtesy of Tumbleweed+

Cardboard Creativity and Community Spirit

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The vibrant energy of Zero Stone Park reached a new peak on Friday, April 24, as the Pecos County Community Action Agency (PCCAA) Head Start held its annual Cardboard Car Show and Parade. This year’s event, a cherished tradition in partnership with the Big Bend Open Road Race (BBORR), carried extra historical weight as it was officially designated as part of the 250th initiative celebrating America’s anniversary.
Cardboard Creativity and Community Spirit

ARREST REPORT

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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 Sheriff's Department.

Earth Day at PCMHD

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Pecos County Memorial Hospital District celebrated Earth Day by planting a tree in the PCMHD Auxiliary Gardens. Tree was donated by Matthew & Gabby from MLT Nursery.
Earth Day at PCMHD

Fort Stockton Council Honors Veteran Employee

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With Mayor Paul Casias absent from the Monday night session, Mayor Pro-tem James Warnock presided over a Fort Stockton City Council meeting characterized by longtime service recognition and detailed financial reporting. City Manager Frank Rodriguez began the meeting by presenting a plaque to Eva S.
HONORING SERVICE — City Manager Frank Rodriguez and Eva S. Nanez pose for a photograph following a recognition ceremony during the Fort Stockton City Council meeting on Monday, April 27. Nanez was presented with a plaque for nearly 18 years of “exceptional commitment and distinguished service” to the citizens of Fort Stockton for her work from March 2008 through March 2026. Photo by Joh Covington

Pecos County Approves Time Capsule

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Pecos County commissioners addressed a wide array of fiscal and community matters Monday, ranging from significant telecommunications savings to sticker shock over construction bids and the extension of a countywide burn ban.
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