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The quick action of the Fort Stockton Police Department and Pecos County Sheriff’s Department resulted in the apprehension of a man who reportedly broke into Wholesale Liquors early on the morning of Nov. 6.

Old Settlers Park in Round Rock was the site for the UIL State Cross Country meet Nov. 4. Alissandra Jackson, a senior from Fort Stockton High School, demonstrated her experience and never quit attitude in completing the tough two-mile race in 12:16.39 to claim 38th place out of 151 runners from across the state.

It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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*Rodolfo Valentino, DOB 9/2/1986, Offense Date 9/25/2022 (CR25083, Driving While Intoxicated First Offense) Defendant pleaded guilty and was sentenced to one-hundred eighty (180) days in the county jail, suspended for nine (9) months on community supervision; $1,000.00 general fine; $100.00 mandatory fines; $60.00 restitution; $270.00 court costs; $132.00 reimbursement fees; zero (0) hours of community service; $60.00 monthly community supervision fee.

Carniceria La Unica, located at 1501 N. Front Street, is first and foremost a Mexican meat market, but they offer up an excellent variety of hot takeaway items. Grilled meats go very well in a tortilla or torta, and the one that puts the goodies together, Ms. Claudia Beltran, is a master of her art. Selections include your choice of brisket, barbacoa, chicharron, asado, pastor, chicken or discada.

Mike Allison of Raptor Aerial Services visited the Old Fort on Monday, with Jim Hatcher and Ross Harper in tow. Mr. Hatcher is the President of the Fort Stockton Historical Society and Mr. Harper is the curator of the Annie Riggs Museum.

With more than 250 school children in attendance from Big Lake, Fort Stockton, Iraan and Imperial, the Fourth Annual “Spirits of the River” gathering at Horsehead Crossing enjoyed another successful event.

The Fort Stockton Police Department Dispatch is becoming outdated, and the Fort Stockton city council took steps to correct that at its Oct.23 meeting. The police dispatch center needs two consoles to communicate with not only city police, but sheriff’s deputies and emergency operations. One computer is not working and the other is working but outdated.

The first quarter of the school year is complete, and Fort Stockton Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Gabriel Zamora said there are good things happening across the district.