The Fort Stockton Pioneer

New principal of Buena Vista ISD, Adelina Alcala, is happy to return back to where she grew up, Pecos County.

Adelina Acala is the new principal of Buena Vista ISD, taking the helm from Julian Castillo, who was promoted to district business manager. Acala took the position after moving back to the area … more

Aurora Sain | 8/19/19

City sought opinion on having City Attorney also serve as Assistant City Manager

The City of Fort Stockton sought an opinion from the Texas Municipal League regarding the City Attorney simultaneously serving as the Assistant City Manager, The Pioneer has learned through an Open … more

By STEVE FOUNTAIN, Pioneer Publisher | 8/16/19

9 from WRTTC receive Vocational Nursing pins

Nine students from Midland College's Williams Regional Technical Training Center in Fort Stockton were among those receiving their Vocational Nursing pins at a ceremony Aug. 15 in the Allison Fine … more

8/16/19

FSISD School Board votes to put $85 million bond measure on the November ballot

At a special meeting on Thursday, Aug. 15, the Fort Stockton ISD School Board voted to put an $85 million bond issue on the Nov. 5, 2019 ballot. Voters within the district with decide whether to … more

8/16/19

Ribbon Cutting held at Hampton Inn

The Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony recently for the Hampton Inn by Hilton, 2271 W. Interstate 10, in Fort Stockton. Abigail Flores is the General Manager. more

8/16/19

Registration open for The Permian Road Safety Coalition Forum in Monahans

“One Week Remains For PRSC Forum Pre-Registration” Midland, Texas (August 12, 2019) - The Permian Road Safety Coalition (PRSC) will host its Q3 Forum on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at the … more

Press Release | 8/16/19

This weekend's garage sales

Yard Sale 1107 N. Butz Saturday, August 17, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Clothes, decor, A little bit of everything Garage Sale 1609 N. Williams Saturday, August 17, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lots of kids … more

8/16/19

Tax rate, water plant maintenance on City Council's special meeting on Monday

Tax rate, water plant maintenance on City Council's special meeting on Monday at 5:30 p.m. FORT STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL 5:30 P.M. MEETING LOCATION: 121 WEST SECOND STREET FORT STOCKTON, TX … more

8/15/19

2019 Varsity Football Schedules for Fort Stockton, Iraan and Buena Vista high schools

Here are the 2019 varsity football schedules for high schools in Pecos County. more

8/14/19

School may consider new campus, teacher housing, repairs with possible bond issue

The Fort Stockton ISD Board of Education's agenda for an Aug. 15 special meeting includes consideration of a new bond measure on the November 5, 2019 ballot. The Pioneer has not received a reply … more

8/14/19

Hatch Chile sale in Iran on Aug. 24

The Iraan Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Hatch Green Chile Pepper sale on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 8 a.m. until sold out, at the Iraan City Square, across from Stripes. Fire roasting is … more

8/13/19

Agenda for Middle Pecos County Groundwater Conservation District's Aug. 13 meeting

MIDDLE PECOS GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT P.O Box 1644 Fort Stockton, TX 79735 Phone (432)336-0698 Fax (432)336-3407 405 North Spring Drive Fort Stockton, Texas 79735 Email: … more

8/12/19

Fort Stockton ISD Board of Education to consider new bond measure at Aug. 15 special meeting

The Fort Stockton ISD Board of Education's agenda for a Aug. 15 special meeting includes consideration of a new bond measure on the November 5, 2019 ballot. Here is the full agenda: SPECIAL … more

8/12/19

Agenda for today's Pecos County Commissioner's Court meeting

THE PECOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL MEET IN REGULAR SESSION ON MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2019 AT 10:00 A. M. IN THE COUNTY COURTROOM, PECOS COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 103 W. CALLAGHAN, FORT STOCKTON, … more

8/12/19

Jose Munoz has deep roots in Fort Stockton and has no plans to ever leave.

Pecos County People: Jose Munoz

A local judge has fond memories of growing up in Fort Stockton back in the 1960s and 1970s. Jose Munoz, 58, is a Municipal Court Judge with the city and remembers staying outside all day to play … more

Aurora Sain | 8/12/19

A big problem that contributes to the trash blowing around the city is when people leave the dumpsters open. The wind picks it up and the trash ends up on the street, in the trees and all over.

Working for a more beautiful city

Seeing trash dispersed around the Fort Stockton can be a real eyesore for both residents and visitors alike. The Keep Historic Fort Stockton Beautiful board is working towards a cleaner and more … more

Aurora Sain | 8/12/19

Mark Harral resigns as city's Water Attorney; cites duties with new grant project

Mark Harral, who has served as the Water Attorney for the City of Fort Stockton for the past five years, submitted his resignation on Thursday, Aug. 8 in a letter to City Manager Frank Rodriguez, … more

8/9/19

UPDATED: City Council revises agenda; removes item to consider shifting police and finance departments under Assistant City Manager

UPDATED: The Fort Stockton City Council sent out a revised agenda at 5:53 p.m. tonight that removed an item to consider a plan to revise the city's organization chart to include the shifting of the … more

8/9/19

This weekend's garage sales

Garage Sale 1305 N. Alamo Saturday, August 10, 7 a.m. - ? Sheets, Dishes, Shoes, A Little Bit of Everything Garage Sale 1609 N. Nelson Saturday, August 10, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Two Family … more

8/9/19

Calling all groups collecting supplies for back to school

The Pioneer is collecting a list of local groups, churches, businesses and agencies that are collecting school supply donations for local children. Please send your collection information, along … more

8/5/19