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Players from Fort Stockton and Pecos high schools gather for a moment of silence and prayer prior to their Tuesday, Jan. 29 game in Fort Stockton. The moment of silence was held for two Pecos … more

1/29/19

Prowlers 51, Pecos 45 rally for win

The Prowlers host Pecos in girls basketball beginning at 6 p.m. more

1/29/19

I-10 West closed in Fort Stockton

We are receiving early reports from readers that the westbound I-10 in Fort Stockton is closed due to an accident Tuesday, Jan. 29. We will provide additional information as it becomes available. more

1/29/19

DPS releases initial report in crash that killed two Pecos High School students

The Texas Department of Public Safety has released its initial report in the Jan. 22 crash that killed Pecos High School students Jonathan Aguilar and Ethan Medina. The Fort Stockton High School … more

Staff Report | 1/25/19

Fort Stockton Intermediate School GREAT program graduates

FSIS graduates first GREAT program class

The Fort Stockton Intermediate School had its first class complete the 6-week GREAT program through the Pecos County Sheriff's Office. GREAT – short for Gang Resistance Education And Training … more

1/24/19

Jonathan Aguilar is shown during Pecos High School's Sept. 28 game at Fort Stockton. Aguilar was one of two students killed Tuesday in a car accident.

FSHS raising money for families of two student-athletes killed in crash

The Fort Stockton High School Student Council will collect donations on Friday, Jan. 25 for the families of two Pecos High School students who died Tuesday in a car crash. According to … more

Staff Report | 1/24/19

Information for Baseball tryouts at Fort Stockton High School

Information for Baseball tryouts at Fort Stockton High School: · 1/28/19 Parent Meeting 5:00 PM( High School Cafeteria ) · 1/29/19 Baseball Tryouts Sign in 5:30 PM (High School Baseball … more

1/24/19

Tenors Un Limited, the ‘Rat Pack of Opera,’ had great audience participation n Fort Stockton Monday night, including Mayor Chris Alexander who tightly grasped the three roses given to him by the operatic trio.

Tenors Un Limited serenade Fort Stockton

(Note: This story originally appeared in the Jan. 17, 2019 print edition of The Pioneer) The “Rat Pack of Opera”, Tenors Un Limited, took to the stage of the Fort Stockton High School … more

By Jeremy Gonzalez Pioneer Managing Editor | 1/24/19

Concert ends weekend on a high note

(Note: This story originally appeared in the Jan. 17 print edition of The Pioneer) The Pecos County Livestock Show and Premium Sale Auction had a bigger ending than ever before as the two-day … more

By Jeremy Gonzalez Pioneer Managing Editor | 1/24/19

Dominic Rosas is open for a pass from Chris Barron as the two boys enjoy the crisp flowing water of the Comanche Springs at the James Rooney Memorial Park, commonly called the Rooney Park.

Don’t pass your opportunity to enjoy the springs

According to Ty Edwards, General Manager of the Middle Pecos Groundwater Conservation District, the Comanche Springs at Rooney Park are flowing more than last year at a rate of 8- to 10-million … more

1/24/19

Fort Stockton LIONS CLUB HELPS SAFE HOUSE

Fort Stockton Lions Club members Sam Calderon II and Maria Payan presented a $1,500 check to Veronica Lopez with the Lila Smith Safe House Crisis Center at the Lions Club’s Jan. 9 meeting. … more

1/24/19

RGEC TO AWARD 22 SCHOLARSHIPS

The Rio Grande Electric Cooperative will award $33,000 is scholarships to students whose parents are members of the cooperative. Twenty-two scholarships in the amount of $1,500 to graduating … more

1/24/19

Panthers' Daggett attends All-American Bowl

(Note: This story originally appeared in the Jan. 17, 2019 print edition of The Pioneer) Despite not being able to play after tearing his ACL during a football playoff game, Fort Stockton High … more

By STEVE FOUNTAIN Pioneer Publisher | 1/24/19

Send us your lunar eclipse photos!

The Pioneer is seeking photo's from Sunday night's lunar eclipse. We are requesting photos taken in Pecos County or those taken elsewhere by Pecos County residents. Please e-mail your photo(s) to … more

1/21/19

Prowlers 71 Monahans 65 Final

The Fort Stockton High School girls basketball won their first district game of the year, rallying from a 35-22 halftime deficit to beat host Monahans 71-65 Friday night. more

Staff Report | 1/18/19

Agenda for the Fort Stockton City Council meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 22

FORT STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2019 5:30 P.M. MEETING LOCATION: 121 WEST SECOND STREET FORT STOCKTON, TX 79735 CALL MEETING TO ORDER AFTER … more

1/18/19

Flores named to 4 senate committees

AUSTIN – Senator Peter P. Flores was appointed to serve on the following Senate Committees for the 86th Texas Legislature: • Finance, Member • Natural Resources & Economic Development, … more

Press Release | 1/18/19

Sheriff's arrest two people after stopping vehicle in Imperial

On January 15, 2019, Pecos County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call for assistance from Midland Sheriff’s Office in reference to a possible aggravated kidnapping. Pecos County Sheriff’s … more

Pecos County Sheriff's Office | 1/17/19

Vehicle crashes through house, driver hospitalized

A white Ford Expedition crashed into a house, 108 W 17th near Fort Stockton High School around noon. more

Jeremy Gonzalez Pioneer Managing Editor | 1/17/19

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.

Hurd Selected for House Appropriations Committee

WASHINGTON, DC – After a successful four years securing big wins for South and West Texans and leading many conversations in Congress on national security and technology issues, U.S. Representative … more

Press Release | 1/16/19