Antonio M. "Tony" Trujillo, a cherished member of the Pecos community, passed away on August 1, 2025, in Pecos, Texas. Antonio was born on April 10, 1960, in Pecos to Antonio and Maria Elena Trujillo. He attended school in Pecos and proudly graduated from Pecos High School in 1978. He married his high school sweetheart, Tina, in 1979 in Pecos, and they were married for 46 … [Read more...] about Reeves County Commissioner Tony Trujillo
Obituary
Ochiltree County Commissioner Joe Johnson
Joe Beal Johnson, 77, of Perryton, Texas, was born on March 13, 1948, to Harvey and Gladys (McCraw) Johnson in Borger, Texas. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 26, 2025, at his home after a long battle with cancer. Joe was serving as County Commissioner at the time of his passing Joe graduated from Dumas High School, and he also attended Texas Tech. … [Read more...] about Ochiltree County Commissioner Joe Johnson
Jack County Commissioner Kenny Salazar
Jack County Commissioner and longtime DJ Kenny Salazar danced through the pearly gates on Feb. 19, 2025. Kenny was born on Jan. 23, 1968, in Bridgeport, Texas. Kenny has always been the life of the party. You would know he was there by his infectious laughter or a slap on the back. A man of many talents and interests, he enjoyed his Harley, music, playing the drums, his … [Read more...] about Jack County Commissioner Kenny Salazar
Calhoun County Judge Richard Meyer
Calhoun County Judge Richard Meyer died Nov. 18 at the age of 74. Judge Meyer was born in Port Lavaca on July 5, 1950, to the late Robert and Gladys Elder Meyer, the youngest of five children. His childhood was spent traversing and exploring the countryside and coastal waters of Six Mile and throughout Calhoun County. His love and passion for God’s earth created a blueprint … [Read more...] about Calhoun County Judge Richard Meyer
Former Upton County Commissioner Tommy Owens
Tommy Clint Owens, a true west Texas gentleman and one of the toughest cowboys around, passed from this world on Monday, October 7, 2024, at the age of 84. Tommy was born on January 20, 1940, in San Angelo, Texas to Edith and Bode Owens. Tommy Clint was born into a strong ranching family and ranching continued to be his passion until his last days. Along with ranching, Tommy … [Read more...] about Former Upton County Commissioner Tommy Owens










