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Unemployment down in Fort Stockton

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The economic outlook is bright for Fort Stockton and Pecos County. Economic Development Director Remie Ramos presented is quarterly report at Monday night’s Fort Stockton city council meeting, and said the unemployment rate dropped from July to September and sales tax collection saw a steady increase, up nearly 18% in 2023 so far compared to the previous year.
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Houston man dies in I-10 crash

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Rainy conditions and excessive speed were reportedly the cause of a single vehicle crash 15 miles east of Fort Stockton on I-10 around 8 a.m. Thursday. According to the Department of Public Safety, a 2019 Chevrolet Impala driven by Anil Jassani, 23, of Houston, was traveling east on the interstate near Mile Marker 241 when the driver attempted to pass another vehicle at a high rate of speed on the wet roadway in rainy conditions.
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Fort Stockton Glitz deemed a success

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Even though the weather didn’t cooperate much, the 2023 Glitz was a huge success. DJ Latin Stallion provided entertainment for the event, and Remie Ramos and Aspen Walsh were Masters of the Ceremony. Mr. Ramos is the Executive Director of the Fort Stockton Economic Development Corporation, and Ms. Walsh, currently the Miss Sandhills Rodeo Queen, was the first Comanche Springs Rodeo Queen. Despite the weather, the Pecos County Civic Center was near capacity.
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Cops searching for missing person

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On Nov. 8, 2023, Justin Joseph Urrutia went missing around mile marker 325 off I-10, close to the Sheffield area, after abandoning his vehicle in the pasture. He is a 41-year-old white male, 5-foot-10, 150 pounds, brown hair, and blue eyes, unknown type of clothing. He does have some medical issues and has deep dimples in both cheeks.

The Pecos County Sheriff's Office conducted an extensive search with the help of DPS and the use of all equipment that was made available.

Unfortunately, we were unable to locate him.