Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday extended the early voting period for the November election by six days, citing continued challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic. Early voting for the Nov. 3 … more

The inability of Stage Stores to find a buyer amid a bankruptcy filing may mean the Bealls store in Fort Stockton may permanently close instead of reopening under the Gordmans brand name. The … more

Active COVID-19 cases in Pecos County drop to 15 on Saturday, July 25. Included in the recoveries are four residents of teh Focus Care facility in Fort Stockton.  Here is the current … more

CONSENT AGENDA: All matters listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent … more

Here's the agenda for the Pecos County Commissioners Court meeting for July 27 at 10 a.m: Commissioner’s Court Regular Session Agenda 7/27/20 THE PECOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT WILL … more

The Fort Stockton ISD Scbool Board will hold a regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Monday July 27.  The meeting will be held virtually, meaning those that would like to attend have these … more

People in Pecos County are now required to wear a face mask while out in public. The state of Texas informed the county on July 17 of the change, despite the county still being under the exemption … more

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

Despite not being over the 20-active-case limit for expemption, the state has informed Pecos County that it is no longer exempt from the mandatory mask-wearing G-29 order issued by Gov. Greg … more

Kathlynn Nicole Salmon was selected as the 2020 Miss Fort Stockton.  The Miss Junior Miss Fort Stockton crown went to Aria Rojas. Please see The Pioneer's print or e-edtion on July 23 for … more

Editorial Cartoonist Steve Burnett's work is featured on The Pioneer's web site each Monday. A different Burnett cartoon appears each Thursday in The Pioneer's print and e-edition.  His work … more

Four residents of Focus Care in For Stockton have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Pecos County Judge Joe Shuster.  The source of the contraction is currently listed as "unknow." … more

Pecos County Case Update • As of: July 16, 2020 • Tested: 1,320 • Negative: 1,013 • Pending: 191 • Positive (Pecos County): … more

Few annual events have been held this year in Pecos County due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Reunion Festival, Water Carnival, and fireworks show were among the events cancelled. The Big Bend Open … more

With so many activities for kids closed down, The Pioneer has a way for your family to make learning fun and to promote healthy family interactions! Our weekly Kid Scoop page gives children … more

Fort Stockton Mayor Chris Alexander holds up one of the 50 masks donated to the city by Fort Stockton businesswoman Amy Terrazas. The Fort Stockton City Council thanked Terrazas for her donation at … more

President Donald Trump's choice to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, R-Helotes, was in a too-close-to-call runoff Wednesday morning against a candidate endorsed by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz. The Trump-backed Tony Gonzales was ahead of Cruz's pick, Raul Reyes, by just seven votes out of 24,685 with all polling locations reporting, according to unofficial results. Gonzales declared victory Wednesday morning, but Reyes did not concede and said the race is "far from over."                                                   … more

Democratic and Republican voters across Texas had the opportunity July 14 to decide which candidate would represent their respective parties in the November general election. Pecos County … more

Pecos County's active COVID-19 cases dropped to 11 as 60 people have moved to "recovered" status.  In all, Pecos County has recorded 72 confirmed cases. One person died, but it is unclear if … more