Paige Skehan, Upton County Attorney

03/20/2026

Congratulations Chief Deputy Fox! We are honored to work with such an outstanding group of deputies and thankful for Sheriff Sara Brown’s unwavering commitment to pursue excellence within her department.

The Upton County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that Chief Deputy Chris Fox has graduated from the National FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

The FBI National Academy is widely recognized as the most prestigious training a law enforcement officer can receive in their career. Selection to attend is an honor in itself, and completion of the program reflects a high level of commitment, discipline, and leadership.

Chief Deputy Fox’s graduation is a direct reflection of his dedication to the profession and to the citizens of Upton County. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic and a commitment to doing the job the right way. The knowledge and experience he brings back from Quantico will be a significant benefit to the Sheriff’s Office, particularly in strengthening investigations and leadership within the department.

This achievement also highlights the importance of investing in people. Sheriff Sara Brown’s decision to send Chief Deputy Fox to the Academy is a testament to her leadership and her commitment to developing leaders in the department. That investment continues to pay off for the entire county.

Chief Deputy Fox is only the second law enforcement officer in Upton County history to graduate from the FBI National Academy. The first was current Upton County Judge Dusty W. Kilgore, who expressed how proud he is to see another member of the department earn that opportunity. Judge Kilgore recognized early on that Chief Deputy Fox’s leadership and dedication made him an excellent fit for the Academy and is proud to see him complete the program.

Please join us in congratulating Chief Deputy Chris Fox on this outstanding accomplishment and continued service to the people of Upton County.

10/22/2025

We are looking for someone to join the team part time. Flexible hours available!

County/District Clerk's Office                                  Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm                        Friday - 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

10/09/2025

🚧 Upton County Courthouse Renovation & Temporary Office Locations 🚧
The Upton County Courthouse is undergoing much-needed renovations to preserve and improve our historic building. Starting Monday October 13th, county offices, located inside the courthouse, will be temporarily relocated to nearby facilities so that we can continue serving the public without interruption.
Please note the following temporary office locations:
📍 County Judge & County Attorney Offices — New Rankin Senior Center, 1105 N. Elizabeth St
📍 County/District Clerk — Old Rankin Senior Center, 723 Main St
📍 Justice of the Peace Stephanie Brown — Annex building next to courthouse (Mon–Fri, 8am–12pm)
📍 Justice of the Peace Vicky Jo Jones — Annex building next to courthouse (Tues & Thurs, 8am–12pm)
📍 Commissioners Court, County Court, District Court & J.P. Court — Park Building across the street from courthouse, 310 E. 10th St
For general questions, contact Ceneesa Quigg at 432-693-2321.

09/10/2025

DPS reminds Texans to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity to law enforcement using iWatchTexas.

You can report suspicious activity that may relate to criminal, terrorist or school safety-related threats to law enforcement using iWatchTexas. Reports can be submitted 24/7 using:

📱 the (FREE) iWatchTexas mobile app;
💻 the iwatchtx.org website; or
☎️ by calling 844-643-2251.

[Please note: iWatchTexas is not designed to report emergencies. If a situation requires an emergency response, call 911.]

09/04/2025

This past month in our Upton County Court, we had roughly 40 cases on the docket. The offenses included a little bit of everything. Reckless Driving, Possession of a Controlled Substance (don’t carry prescription medication around if it isn’t yours), Escape From Custody (they’ll get you eventually so probably just stick with them), Criminal Trespass, Unlawful Restraint (this one is a wild tale), Terroristic Threat (four of these surprisingly), Interference with Emergency Request for Assistance, Theft of Property (stop taking things that aren’t yours), Harassment, and then the usual DWI’s.

Of all of those, something jumped out at me about the DWI’s specifically, and I thought, maybe other people would like to know this. Then, in usual fashion, the office got busy and I never shared it. But today, here I am again, going through newly submitted cases and can’t help but have the same thing catch my attention again.

These stops happened – likely lives were saved – because of good Samaritan citizens who weren’t afraid to get involved and call law enforcement when they saw something suspicious. No matter what time of day.

It is easy, and I get it, to believe that DWI’s happen only on Fridays and Saturdays, late at night when people are heading home from having some fun. But that is not the reality in our County. I honestly don’t even see many of those. I’ll use these as examples.

One DWI occurred a little before 8 pm on a Tuesday, right in the middle of McCamey. Another happened mid-week-mid-afternoon, a work truck heading south on 349 towards Rankin, swerving and riding the white line. And another, middle of main street Rankin, early on a Sunday, a speeding driver whose blood was over two times the legal limit. And today’s, a guy who had already gone through McCamey and Rankin, on a Monday before 6 PM, heading towards the interstate already twice the legal limit and with plans to continue taking shots to keep himself awake on his trip.

Each of those share a common denominator – citizens who called those drivers in and reported them.
Something else interesting – none of them are local. They aren’t even from neighboring counties. Just people traveling through, making poor life choices that could potentially affect our communities in devastating ways.

I share all of this with two hopes in mind. First, to encourage you to keep on calling. Dispatch can handle it, I promise. Don’t be afraid to call in something suspicious, something that you know in your gut just isn’t right. It saves lives.

Second, I would love some feedback. The penalty range for a first DWI is up to 180 days in jail and/or up to a $2000.00 fine. The penalty for a 2nd DWI or a DWI where they are over .15 BAC is up to 1 year in jail and/or a $4000.00 fine. There’s also always the options for probation (1 -2 years) which include supervision fees, the fine, all the “stay out of trouble, no drinking/drugs language,” community service, mandatory AA classes, mandatory DWI offender classes, and I add in a required Victim Impact Panel requirement.
Using those parameters, what do you think should be the consequence for DWI’s in Upton County? Feel free to comment here (just keep it clean and classy please) or e-mail me your thoughts to [email protected]

If you made it this far, thanks for sticking around! Have a safe rest of your day! - Paige

09/03/2025

Threats to school safety are no joke, and speaking up isn’t snitching, it’s protecting your friends, your school and your future.

If you see something serious, say something.

You can alert law enforcement to suspicious activities or behaviors that may indicate criminal, terroristic or school safety related threats using iWatchTexas. Submit a report 24/7 using the iWatchTexas mobile app, the iwatchtx.org website or by calling 844-643-2251.

If a situation requires an emergency response, call 9-1-1.

Do the right thing, not the easy thing: Report suspicious activity to law enforcement.

08/12/2025

The Jury Trial scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled and jurors no longer need to report to the courthouse.

The case involved a defendant who was accused of causing a wreck on Hwy 1555 which resulted in injuries. Today the defendant changed his plea from ‘not guilty’ to ‘guilty’ and will accept the consequences of his actions.

We thank the potential jurors and witnesses who had made arrangements to be here tomorrow. While it may not happen often and can feel like an inconvenience, the right to a jury trial is a critical aspect of our judicial system. It is also just as important that we have citizens report for jury duty to represent the people of Upton County at the trial.

Thank you again to all involved and I look forward to continuing to ensure justice is served in Upton County.

07/04/2025

As we celebrate our freedom, let’s also remember to be safe and make smart, responsible choices.

If you’re out enjoying fireworks, food, and festivities, please don’t drink and drive.

Plan ahead and designate a sober driver.

One wrong decision can change everything. Celebrate responsibly, keep yourself and others safe, and make it a holiday to remember—for all the right reasons. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Happy 4th of July! 🎆

05/14/2025

03/26/2025

Today the Upton County Attorney’s Office and Pecos County Attorney’s Office joined together to host nationally recognized Mark Wynn for an in depth law enforcement and prosecutor training on Domestic Violence and how to “Be the Right Officer.” Topics included investigating strangulations, stalking, and trauma-informed responses to domestic violence situations.

We owe a big thank you to Precinct 2 road and bridge employees for setting up the park building, First State Bank of Rankin for sponsoring the food, and Leticia Tellez, our Victim Coordinator, for organizing a wonderful training opportunity.

Attendees included law enforcement from Pecos, Crane, Reagan, Upton, and Midland Counties, as well as the Reagan County Attorney’s office, 112th District Attorney Stephen Dodd, Justice of the Peace Stephanie Brown, and advocates from Safe Place Victim’s Advocacy Center.

Family violence deeply affects so many aspects of our communities and we are blessed to have local law enforcement who prioritize continued learning so they can better serve and protect our families.