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June 6 jury trial cancelled
A jury trial set for June 6, 2018 in Pecos County Court has been cancelled. more
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'Shattered Dreams' driver safety program Friday at FSHS
Fort Stockton students are performers in the Texas Department of Public Safety program aimed as reducing accidents and fatalities among teen drivers. more
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Intermediate School principal leaving for Leander ISD
Matt Calkins will be stepping down as principal of the Fort Stockton Intermediate School to become principal of Deer Creek Elementary School in the Leander ISD. more
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Fort Stockton High School honors its academic best
Here are photos from the Fort Stockton High SchoolHonors Banquet more
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Phil Chamberlain retires after 20 years at helm of Fort Stockton Insurance
Friends, colleagues and community members attended a “Put a fork in him, he’s done” retirement party for Fort Stockton Insurance Agency owner Phil Chamberlain April 26. more
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Spring Concert highlights vocal talents
The Fort Stockton middle and high school choirs performed the Spring Concert Thursday, April 26 at the W.R. Weaver Auditorium on the high school campus. more
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High school stages 'You're a Good man, Charlie Brown'
The Fort Stockton High School Theatre Arts department will present its first musical production in 10 years when students take the stage for “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” 7 p.m. tonight and Saturday, May 5. A 2 p.m. matinee show will be held Saturday. more
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Do Something!
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are some local happenings. more
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New waterline project breaks ground
Groundbreaking held for 9-mile water pipeline between Belding and For Stockton. The new pipeline will address ruptures that have plagued the aging line. more
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School resource Officer Christina Moore stops to say hello to students on a recent walk through of the high school.
Walking toward school safety
Conversations have been held on the national, state and local level regarding school safety in the wake of the Parkland, Fla. shooting in February. Ideas such as metal detectors, clear backpacks, … more
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U.S. Rep Will Hurd visited with students at Fort Stockton Intermediate School Tuesday morning as part of his swing through the district. He started off chatting with Energy Bus student leaders before commanding an assembly in the cafeteria where he had students jumping and cheering to a quick name recognition game. Hurd's presentation focused on leadership, believing in oneself, and passing on a message of girl power related to some of the women he worked with while at the CIA. He also presented certificates to deserving students and a teacher. For more on his visit plus a recap of his thoughts on DC politics, visit the Pioneer's Facebook page.
Congressman visits intermediate school
U.S. Rep Will Hurd visited with students at Fort Stockton Intermediate School Tuesday morning as part of his swing through the district. He started off chatting with Energy Bus student leaders before … more
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MMEX CEO Jack Hanks explains the eventual layout of his proposed refinery north of Fort Stockton to U.S. Rep. Will Hurd during a site visit Monday. Listening in is Fort Stockton EDC Director Remi Ramos.
New refinery construction start nears
Some 20 miles north of town near Sulfer Junction, down a simple county road and further down a freshly bladed trail of flat dusty desert, lies the site of a proposed multi-million dollar refinery as … more
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Officers with the Fort Stockton Police Department stand by their patrol vehicles, which are scheduled to be replaced under a new agreement authorized by city council. Officials have entered into a five-year program to replace the well-worn rides with a newer, sleeker fleet of wheels.
Jalopy PD
The patrol cars and trucks of the Fort Stockton Police Department may look good on the outside, but as they say, it's what's on the inside that counts. According to Chief of Police Ryan Skelton, … more
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New ordinance looks to silence loud sounds
Nothing can turn a neighborly situation more prickly than a barking dog, loud music, or revving engines. That's why a new noise ordinance was introduced to council members last week as several … more
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FSISD Athletic Director Mike Peters pauses in the pitchers circle on the newly renovated softball field behind the high school while chatting about the project. With construction nearly complete on that field — as well as the adjacent baseball field — coach says that the facilities will be the finest in West Texas.
Play Ball!
The newly renovated Fort Stockton High School baseball and softball fields are nearly complete and should serve as a home run not only for Panthers and Prowlers but for the Fort Stockton ISD. With … more
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The Fort Stockton High School Theatre Arts Department delighted the audience Thursday night with their hometown showing of “Foiled by an Innocent Maid,” a competition piece for the upcoming UIL One-Act Play contest — which competed Friday in Seminole — but came up short of advancing, said Director Emily Olson, who called it a “tough district.” However, the show was well-received and a great time was had by all, she said. Cast members Emily Gonzalez was named to the Honorable Mention All-Star Cast and Qiara Alvarez was named to the All-Star Cast. Appearing were Valerie Olson as Letitia Carruthers, Emily Gonzalez as Rachel Follansbee, Audrey Gonzalez as Maude Filbert, Qiara Alvarez as Faith Hopewell, Devon Anderson as Ferguson Longfellow, and Mallorie Crenshaw as Jimmy. Off stage were stage manager Mikayla Alvarez, Angelina Herrera and Reyna Gonzalez as light and sound managers, and Johnessa Evans and Sara Jo Duarte serving as the backstage crew.
Students put on heckuva show
The Fort Stockton High School Theatre Arts Department delighted the audience Thursday night with their hometown showing of “Foiled by an Innocent Maid,” a competition piece for the upcoming UIL … more
Don't light any fires in Pecos County.
Burn ban issued for Pecos County
Pecos County Judge Joe Shuster and commissioners voted unanimously Monday morning to institute a burn ban for Pecos County effective immediately and continuing for 90 days or until rescinded by the … more
At last week's city council meeting, members voted to begin the annexation process for 25.73 acres of land on the north east part of town that will become the Fort Stockton Resort and RV Park.
Council cancels election, is still having election
The filing deadline for a place on the Fort Stockton city council has come and gone with three candidates signing up for three different races. The lack of competition compelled the council to cancel … more
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It was a jovial affair Tuesday afternoon as all three Democratic candidates for county commissioner politicked outside the polls of the Pecos County Courthouse Annex. Turnout was lighter than other areas of the state but that didn't stop the enthusiasm of the voters who got to meet the candidates up-close.
Gonzales defeats Dominguez in commissioner's race
Pecos County will have a new commissioner in Precinct 2 next year as challenger Robert Gonzales defeated incumbent Lupe Dominguez in Tuesday's Democratic Primary election. While early voting … more
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MPGCD grants City’s BlueRidge Farms production permit
The Middle Pecos Groundwater Conservation District (MPGCD) Board met for their regular board meeting and public hearings on Tuesday, Feb. 20. During the public hearings, the board revisited approving … more
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