The Fort Stockton Pioneer

No interim chief hired; council 'didn't discuss' post during closed session

Fort Stockton City Manager Frank Rodriguez has not appointed an interim police chief, nor has the vacant position been posted internally or externally as of Wednesday, July 10. The chief of police … more

7/10/19

Pedestrian killed, driver injured in I-10 collision

A pedestrian was killed and the driver of a car seriously injured in an accident on Interstate 10 Tuesday, about a half-mile from Fort Stockton near mile-marker 256. The incident occurred at bout … more

7/10/19

FINAL SCHLITTERBAHN TICKET DRAWING JULY 12!

Well, we forgot to do a drawing July 5 – so we are doing a double-drawing on Friday, July 12! We will have two winners, with each receiving a four-pack of tickets to Schlitterbahn Water Park! If … more

7/8/19

Jesse Gonzales terminated from 83rd District Attorney's Office on July 3

Fort Stockton City Attorney Jesse Gonzales – who multiple sources say is being considered as the city's interim police chief – was terminated as an employee of the 83rd District Attorney's Office … more

Steve Fountain, Pioneer Publisher | 7/8/19

Agenda for Fort Stockton City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 9

Here is the agenda for the upcoming city council meeting: FOR T STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2019 5:30 P.M. MEETING LOCATION: 121 WEST SECOND STREET … more

7/6/19

FSISD Budget Workshop agenda for July 8

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION FORT STOCKTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT MONDAY, JULY 8, 2019 – 6:00 PM BOARD ROOM – 101 WEST DIVISION – FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS THE BOARD MAY … more

7/6/19

Fatal accident under investigation

The Pecos County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash near Coyanosa this morning. According to the Sheriff's Office, no further information is available at the moment as law enforcement … more

7/5/19

'Red, Woof & Blue' Most Patriotic Dog Contest July 4 in Rooney Park

The Pioneer is holding its 2nd annual 'Red, Woof & Blue' Most Patriotic Dog Contest at noon, July 4 in Rooney Park. We will award prize baskets for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners, and give … more

7/2/19

Iraan, Fort Stockton have July 4 celebrations scheduled

City of Fort Stockton's Celebration Fort Stockton will have a large-scale public fireworks show on July 4. The festivities will be at Rooney Memorial Park and start on with a live concert … more

7/2/19

One of the historical markers put up by the Pecos County Historical Commission is at the entrance to Rooney Memorial Park.

Historical commission make history – online

West Texas is full of a long and unique history, which people are noticing is not available online most of the time. The Pecos County Historical Commission is working hard to get the history, … more

Aurora Sain | 7/1/19

Renee Gaylor hopes to leave her coffee shop to her granddaughter Bailey Ureste someday.

Pecos County People

After envisioning a place for people of all ages to enjoy, one mom – a self-proclaimed nerd and music enthusiast – opened a coffee shop that is well loved in the community. The Garage Coffee, … more

Aurora Sain | 7/1/19

Commissioners hear US 67 presentation

The Pecos County Commissioners met Monday, June 24 for a bimonthly meeting, and received updates on the U.S. 67 Corridor Master Plan. The Texas Department of Transportation's plan is to take the … more

Aurora Sain | 7/1/19

City Manager Frank Rodriguez III and Mayor Pro Tem Mike Ureta gave recognition to personnel from several entities on Tuesday night including the City of Fort Stockton Gas Department, the City of Fort Stockton Parks and Cemetery Department, employee Jessenia Villela.

Rezoning may lead to apartments

The Fort Stockton City Council approved the rezoning of properties that could clear the way to construction of a 20- to 30-unit complex in the city. Kelly Ganson, Inc., a Texas Corporation, had … more

Aurora Sain | 7/1/19

Sharlene Leurig from the Texas Water Trade spoke to a crowd Monday night on water rights.

Meeting ponders resuming flow of Comanche Springs

Many people remember a time when Comanche Springs flowed freely, a natural phenomenon that a research says could happen again. Sharlene Leurig, chief executive officer of the Texas Water Trade, … more

Aurora Sain | 7/1/19

FSISD supports another solar project

The Fort Stockton Independent School District Board met Monday, June 24 and voiced its support for EnergieKontor US Texas SP 1 LLC's project in Pecos County. Board members Sandra Marquez and … more

Aurora Sain | 7/1/19

'Red, Woof & Blue' Most Patriotic Dog Contest July 4 in Rooney Park

The Pioneer is holding its 2nd annual 'Red, Woof & Blue' Most Patriotic Dog Contest at noon, July 4 in Rooney Park. We will award prize baskets for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners, and give … more

6/28/19

Do you know who is in this 1940s Fort Stockton photo?

We received a letter – yes, an actual letter though the mail – from Ann Smithwick in Washington State. Enclosed was a picture that Smithwick believes is from the early 1940s of a Vacation … more

6/27/19

City's annual July 4 fireworks show set

With the Fourth of July holiday right around the corner, people are beginning to see the sale of fireworks. But those stands are outside the Fort Stockton city limits – a reminder that it is … more

Aurora Sain | 6/27/19

Jury: Death penalty for killer of Upton County deputy

112th District Attorney Laurie English succeeded in obtaining the death penalty for Gary David Green, 56, for the 2013 shooting death of Upton County deputy Billy "Bubba" Kennedy, Jr. In a case … more

6/26/19

Drawing Friday! Win four tickets to Schlitterbahn Waterpark!!!!!

The Pioneer is giving away FOUR tickets to Schlitterbahn Waterpark in New Braunfels! You are going to need a copy of our weekly Kid Scoop page from the paper! Just send us a photo of your … more

6/26/19