The Fort Stockton Pioneer

City council to hold emergency session Tuesday to consider extension to emergency declaration and to open bids process for new landfill

The Fort Stockton City Council will meet in emergency session at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5 to consider extension to emergency declaration and to open bids process for new landfill Here is … more

5/4/20

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

142 of 168 people tested in Pecos County are negative for COVID-19; 13 results still pending

According to COVID-19 testing numbers released today by Pecos County, to date, 168 people have been tested. Of those, 13 are still awaiting results for the their tests, 142 have tested negative, … more

5/4/20

Panthers run record to 3-0

Riverside opens with a 21-play, 74-yard touchdown drive that chews 11:32 off the clock. more

Steve Fountain/Pioneer Publisher | 9/14/18

Agenda for 12-1-18 Fort Stockton City Council Meeting

Agenda for Fort Stockton City Council Meeting on 12-11-18

The Fort Stockton City Council will holds it final regular meeting of the year on Tuesday, Dec. 11. AGENDA: CALL MEETING TO ORDER AFTER DECLARING A QUORUM PRESENT. INVOCATION: PLEDGE OF … more

12/10/18

Hurd among 13 Republicans supporting resolution to block Trump's national emergency declaration

Congressman Will Hurd was among 13 Republicans to vote Tuesday, Feb. 26 for a Democratic-backed resolution to block President Donald Trump's bid to use a national emergency declaration to fund a wall … more

STAFF REPORT | 2/27/19

'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

Luis Villarreal came to Fort Stockton in 1994, and had found many was to serve the community.

Villarreal finds many ways to serve community

Luis Villarreal has taken his love of serving the community and extended it across all aspects of his life. Villarreal, 47, is the CEO of Cactus Health Services, Inc., a Deacon for the Catholic … more

Aurora Sain | 1/13/20

Iraan, Buena Vista ISD announce back to school plan for 2020-2021 school year

Two more school districts in Pecos County are gearing up to welcome back students amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Iraan-Sheffield ISD and Buena Vista ISD have released their back to school plan for the 2020-2021 school year. more

STAFF REPORT | 8/4/20

Landmark hotel knocked down

Crews today knocked down the walls of the former Hotel Stockton, 1209 N. Nelson St., bringing an end to a building that once signified economic and community growth, but became an arson-marred blight … more

Staff Report | 12/10/18

12u Fort Stockton 7, New Hope 4 FINAL

Fort Stockton opened the West Texas Little League Section 1 tournament with a 7-4 win over New Hope. more

6/29/19

FSHS graduation ceremony remains uncertain

The ability to hold a traditional graduation ceremony might not be known until Tuesday, May 12 – just 10 days ahead of the date set on the Fort Stockton High School calendar. The discussion … more

By Steve Fountain, Pioneer Publisher | 5/4/20

Fort Stockton Rampage wins 8U Baseball Tournament

The Fort Stockton Rampage, an 8U baseball team, competed in their first tournament in El Paso and took first. Members fo the team are, back row: coaches Manuel Natividad, Junior Salgado, Leonel … more

Staff Report | 9/14/18

Council cuts utility rates 50% again

Moving swiftly to assist local residents and businesses, the Fort Stockton City Council approved a 50 percent cut in April utility bills, and held a first reading of an Economic Development Corporation plan to provide up to $10,000 in grants to local businesses. more

By Steve Fountain, Pioneer Publisher | 5/4/20

Wind chills, frigid temperatures coming Sunday night

Special Weather Statement in effect until Saturday, 6:15 AM CST. Source: U.S. National Weather Service ...DANGEROUS WIND CHILLS AND BITTERLY COLD TEMPERATURES EXPECTED EARLY NEXT WEEK... A … more

3/1/19

Photos from the Christmas Parade

Here are some photos from the Fort Stockton Christmas Parade on Friday, Dec. 7 more

Staff Report | 12/11/18

First Presbyterian hosts Ash Wednesday service March 6

Ash Wednesday will be observed at First Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Oklahoma St., 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 6 in the sanctuary. The entire community is invited to join us as Lent is begun with … more

3/4/19

Here's the proposed 2020 Pecos County budget

The Pecos County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing on its proposed budget at 6 p.m. on Sept. 5. Such meetings allow the public to comment and ask questions on the proposed budget. … more

8/30/19

Parsely Energy acquires Jagged Peak Energy

Parsley Energy, Inc. (NYSE: PE) (“Parsley,” or “Parsley Energy”) today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Jagged Peak Energy Inc. (NYSE: JAG) (“Jagged … more

Press Release | 1/10/20

Send us you Christmas Eve church service information

The Pioneer is collecting information on Christmas Eve services at Pecos County churches. Please e-mail you information to steve.fountain@fortstocktonpioneer.com by noon on Tuesday, Dec. 18. … more

12/12/18