Pecos County News

By May 2012, the company had grown to about $6 billion, "thanks to Hart's spreading the word about Whiting," joked chairman and chief executive, Whiting is all about finding unconventional oil and it does that very well, as evidenced by its recent success.

FORT STOCKTON A Fort Stockton man found guilty of murder in March in the July 9 murder of his wife was sentenced Thursday to 75 years in prison, District Attorney Jesse Gonzales said.

The much-needed rains are a blessing, but drivers need to remember that wet roads make it a bit more difficult to stop and/or control a vehicle.

District Attorney Michael Burns and his opponent, Kriste Burnett, answered questions and presented their qualifications at a Republican forum in Mineral Wells last week attended by an estimated 86 people.

An Iraan High School student who allegedly put his hand down a girl's shirt while at school could soon be facing misdemeanor charges.

A Coyanosa man has been convicted a murder that happened more than 13 years ago.

The Pecos County Sheriff's Department is looking into an alleged case of sexual abuse in Iraan.