April 2021

Panthers 800 relay punches ticket to state

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

For the first time since 2007, the Fort Stockton boys track team will have a relay team run at the state.

The Panthers 800-meter relay clocked it’s two best times of the season on back-to-back days to accomplish the feat. The group which features Eliazar Lopez, Miguel Trejo, A.J. Garcia, and Aryan Hernandez finished in second place at the Class 4A Region 1 track meet in Lubbock.

The Panthers 800 relay team posing for a photo at the regional track meet at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. From left to right: Miguel Trejo, Aryan Hernandez, A.J. Garcia, Eliazar Lopez.

FSPD K-9, Fauce, to continue service

5 years ago By News Staff

The Fort Stockton Police Department’s only K-9 for the past seven years, Fauce, had a decision made on his future after an assessment performed by Hill Country Dog Center in Pipe Creek this past week.

Following a departure of the K-9’s handler for the past five years, Quito Vargas, who took a job with the Midland Police Department last month, Fort Stockton Police Chief Robert Lujan made the decision to have the 7-yearold Belgian Malinois assessed to determine if the dog could still perform its officer duties.

Fort Stockton Police Department K-9, Fauce, passed his assessment to continue his service as an officer this past week. The 7-year-old Belgian Malinois is currently being housed at the city’s shelter until a handler is assigned to him.

PCHC presents plans for 150th anniversary

5 years ago By Bethany Gaylor

The celebration plans for the 150th anniversary of the founding of Pecos County were at the center of discussion at the Pecos County Historical Commission regular meeting on April 15. The commission plans to host a short presentation on May 3 to commemorate the creation of Pecos County on the day of its historical conception.

NEW OFFICERS IN TOWN

5 years ago By News Staff

The Fort Stockton Police Department welcomed two new officers last week. Fort Stockton native Leilani Bernal and El Paso native Isaiah Marquez began their tenures with the department on April 5. Bernal graduated from the Sul Ross Police Academy while Marquez recently graduated from the El Paso Community College Academy. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Complex destroyed in fire

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer

No one was hurt or injured in Tuesday’s fire at a tank battery complex site eight miles east of Fort Stockton, just south of mile marker 266. All six Fort Stockton Volunteer Fire Department fire trucks responded to a call at 1:32 p.m.

Smoke poured off a fire at 2:23 p.m. on April 20 at a tank battery complex site located eight miles east of Fort Stockton. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Venom meets Panthers at final home game

5 years ago By News Staff

The Fort Stockton based Texas Venom baseball team met the Panthers varsity baseball team and took a photo on Fort Stockton’s High School field on Friday before the team’s final home game of the season against Andrews. “Texas Venom is a 10U Baseball travel team comprised of players that love all aspects of the game. These players bring a level of dedication and intensity that their hometowns should be proud of! All the parents and coaches are proud of each and every one of these young stars for dreaming big,” Venom head coach Isai Rojas said. Players included are: Daidrian De la Rosa , Logan Freeman, Aiden Salamanca , Simon Aleman, Tres Hinostroza, Guero Cabello , Jaecent Reyes , Aziel Rojas, Roy Herrera, Bat Boy Gianni Hinostroza , and those not pictured Steven Rodriguez, Ruben Ramirez, Brinden Norwood. Courtesy Photo

Volunteer Recognition Banquet

5 years ago By News Staff

The Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service in Pecos County held a Volunteer Recognition Banquet on April 19 at the Large Community Hall in Rooney Park. Pictured before the start of the banquet and the Pledge of Allegiance is Karan Heffelfinger, CEA –FCH and 4-H Youth Development; Meagan Hanson, President of West of the Pecos 4-H Club of Fort Stockton, Matt Tarpley, WRTTC Director; Lorena Costello, President of 4-H Club Imperial; Peyton Kiefer, CEA-Agricultural & Natural Resources and 4-H Youth. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Exploring Solus Christus and Sola Fide

5 years ago By Faith Column

This week we will explore the second and third statements that came out of the Protestant Reformation. The statements we will explore this week are affirmed by the first statement we explored last week, Sola Scriptura (Scripture Alone). Because Scripture alone is the only source of Truth for the Christian, we affirm that salvation comes through Christ alone (Solus Christus) in Faith alone (Sola Fide). By stating that salva

JV Prowlers suffer defeat to Lady Mustangs

5 years ago By Staff Report

The Fort Stockton softball team made plenty of contact at the plate during Friday’s home game against Andrews but were unable to take advantage as the Lady Mustangs were sure handed in the field. While the Prowlers were also stingy defensively, a five-run second inning by Andrews was enough for them to get a 7-1 win.

Panthers vs Andrews

5 years ago By News Staff

Fort Stockton sophomore Cruz Rojas releases a pitch in the second inning of Friday’s contest at home against Andrews. Rojas threw 99 pitches in a four-inning appearance before his evening was done on the mound. Photo by Nathan Heuer.