February 2021

Fort Stockton woman dies in rollover crash

5 years ago By News Staff

The Texas Department of Public Safety reported on Sunday that a 40-year-old Fort Stockton woman died in a rollover accident on Friday, Feb. 12 on U.S Highway 67 at mile marker 810 – 26 miles northeast of Fort Stockton.

Lorena Ramirez was pronounced dead at the scene of the single-car crash that happened at 6:55 a.m.

James Solomon Shellenberger

5 years ago By News Staff

James Solomon Shellenberger, 88, of Fort Stockton, Texas, died Jan. 24, 2021.

James was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jimmie Lee Bean Shellenberger.

Buena Vista crowned district champions

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Defense wins championships. Or so the saying goes.

Prowlers end season with a bang

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer

The Fort Stockton girls basketball team showed the future has the potential to be bright on Friday, Feb. 5 in the Prowlers final game of the season at Pecos.

Fort Stockton tennis claims 2 golds at Lee Invite

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Fort Stockton head tennis coach Victor Garcia was more than impressed with the way his team performed at the Midland Lee Invitational on Friday, Feb. 5 - the Panthers second competition of the season.

Buzzer beater downs Panthers

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Tuesday’s senior night game between Fort Stockton and Monahans was a promising one for the Panthers during their final homestand of the season. That was the case until the final minute.

Blue Wave swimmers conclude season

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Anthony Gomez came away from the Region I 5A Swimming and Diving Championship in Lubbock as Fort Stockton’s top finisher, recording the eighth most points in the diving competition for the boys team. The Panthers placed 14th in a 30 team field while the Prowlers finished in a three-way tie for 15th place in a 28-team region.

Franco demolishes opponent in rematch

5 years ago By Special To The Pioneer

Joshua Franco, great nephew of Rudy and Sophia Franco, boxed last month in Odessa. His opponent out of El Paso requested a rematch from a previous split decision loss.

BASKETBALL ROUNDUP

5 years ago By Staff Report

PANTHERS JV 60 PECOS 50 Whether it was Luis Medina’s success at the free throw line or Johan Mireles efficiency shooting from behind the arch, the Fort Stockton junior varsity boys basketball team found the bottom of the net in a multitude of ways in their victory on Friday at Pecos. The Panthers started off the game hot, scoring 19 in the first quarter.

Updated property tax information

5 years ago By News Staff

New and updated property tax information has just been compiled by Pecos County Appraisal District, and is available now to assist taxpayers. This property tax information is current and covers a wide range of topics, such as taxpayer remedies, exemptions and appraisals, and is of value to select groups, such as disabled veterans and persons who are age 65 or older.