The Fort Stockton Pioneer

Iraan ISD selects finalist for superintendent post

The Iraan-Sheffield ISD Board of Trustees, at its April 22, 2020 meeting, named Dr. Tracy Canter, currently from Ector County ISD, as finalist for superintendent. By law, the Board must now wait 21 … more

4/23/20

Fort Stockton wins 12u District 37 Little League title

Fort Stockton beat Pecos, 8-5, Sunday night to win the 12u Majors District 37 Little League title. Fort Stockton advances to the West Texas Section 1 tournament in Midland starting June 29. … more

6/23/19

The Pecos County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is looking for new members to join the group. Carol Adams, Ludene Reeves, Gerda Martinez, Juanita Castro, Linda Lamb, Leona Tucker, Charlene Whitfield, Dotty Huelster. Phyllis Renz, Dora Rascon and Cristina Flores.

Hospital group looking for new members

For the last 55 years, the Pecos County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary has been helping out with whatever the hospital needs. The main purpose of Auxiliary is service, public relations and … more

Aurora Sain | 11/18/19

PCMH lays off 32 people in cost-cutting move

Pecos County Memorial Hospital announced layoffs today of 32 full- and part-time employees – a more than 10 percent reduction in staff. Of those 28 were fulltime, and four were part-time. In … more

4/24/20

McCoy's Building Supply manager Jimmy McCasland.

McCoy's manager Jimmy McCasland is dedicated to work

Commitment to the customers and enjoyment of his job has kept Jimmy McCasland with McCoys Building Supply for about 21 years. McCasland, 62, is the manager at McCoys location on North U.S. Highway … more

Aurora Sain | 1/6/20

3 Pecos County Coronavirus cases now "Recovered" and out of quarantine; 8th case confirmed

As Pecos County reached eight confirmed COVD-19 cases Friday, it also received good news as three cases are now out of quarantine and listed as "recovered" by the state, according to Pecos County … more

4/24/20

Website lists all of Gov. Abbott's COVID-19 orders for businesses, gatherings, and more

If you need information about specific guidlines under Gov. Abbott's executive orders, use this link: https://open.texas.gov more

7/21/20

Fort Stockton wins 10u District 37 Little League title

Fort Stockton defeated Greenwood, 21-5, Monday night to claim the 10u District 37 Little League title. The game was called after three innings under the 15-run mercy rule. Fort Stockton … more

6/25/19

Prowlers fall to Sonora in finals of Comanche Volleyball Classes

The Fort Stockton High School volleyball team took second place Saturday in its own Comanche Volleyball Classic. The Prowlers fell to Sonora by scores of 14-25 and 18-25 in the title … more

8/25/19

Tony Urias and Delmon Hodges hung out at the event. Urias is an Air Force veteran who served from 1963 to 1967 and Hodges is a US Navy veteran from World War II.

Veterans treated to barbecue and music at Rooney Park

A barbecue and party was set up at Rooney Memorial Park on Nov. 10 to celebrate Veteran's Day. Veteran's Service Officer Micheal Corkrum hosted the event and had the Sul Ross State Band perform … more

Aurora Sain | 11/18/19

Reward Offered for Information on Suspects Involved in Capitol Protests

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7/22/20

City adds teeth to dog ordinances

The Fort Stockton City Council approved changes to animal control and “dangerous-dog” ordinances at its Feb. 12 meeting. Fort Stockton Chief of Police Ryan Skelton, who made the presentation … more

By Jeremy Gonzalez Pioneer Managing Editor | 2/27/19

Panthers can't hold on to early lead against Big Spring

The Fort Stockton High School boys basketball team lost to Big Spring 67-46 Jan. 3 at the Special Events Center. It took nearly two minutes for someone to finally score, with Erik Bislar … more

1/3/20

County's 9th COVID-19 case is third tied to TDCJ N5 Unit

Pecos County Judge Joe Shuster announced Saturday the county's ninth confirmed case of the Coronavirus: a 35-year-old female who is self-quaratined at home with her family. She was tested at … more

4/25/20

Candidates for May 4 local elections set

With the Feb. 15 deadline to file for the May 4 elections in Fort Stockton and Iraan, the field of candidates is now finalized. Here's a brief look at who is running: • Fort Stockton Mayor: … more

Staff Report | 2/27/19

PHOTO GALLERY: Rodeo Parade in Downtown Fort Stockton

Here are photos from Saturday's Rodeo Parade through Fort Stockton. more

8/25/19

National Tree driving through FS Saturday

The National Christmas Tree will be driving through Fort Stockton on the way to Washington DC on Saturday, Nov. 16. driving down Highway 10. Wilbanks is hauling the tree and plans to leave El … more

Staff | 11/14/19

County commissioners to consider changes to shelter-in-place order, reopening county departments to full staff at April 27 meeting

THE PECOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL MEET IN REGULAR SESSION ON MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2020 AT 10:00 A. M. IN THE COUNTY COURTROOM, PECOS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 103 W. CALLAGHAN, FORT STOCKTON, … more

4/26/20

Buena Vista FFA selling smoked turkeys

The Buena Vista FFA is selling smoked turkeys now through Christmas. The long-standing tradition resumed two years ago and has building up a new following of buyers. The smoked turkeys are $40 … more

Staff Report | 11/16/18

Cutline: A familiar face at the Fort Stockton Post Office, John Quintella, has retired after 30-plus years of working for the United States Postal Service and shares his plans for his life after the post office. (Jeremy Gonzalez/The Pioneer)

Quintella puts stamp on retirement plans

“It's time I gave someone else a shot,” said John Quintella as he worked one of his final days at the Fort Stockton Post Office. Quintella said he's been with the United States Postal Service for … more

By Jeremy Gonzalez Pioneer Managing Editor | 2/27/19