April 2021

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).

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Tank battery complex destroyed in fire near Fort Stockton

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

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.

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

Juan J. Sanchez

5 years ago By News Staff

Juan J. Sanchez entered into rest on April 14, 2021. He was born on Sept. 29, 1977, to Jose and Paula Sanchez. He was a loving father and husband. He was a hard worker and was a truck driver for 15 years. Juan was preceded in death by his father Jose Sanchez.

Louise Graves

5 years ago By News Staff

At 2:30 a.m. on April 15, 2021, Louise Graves took her last breath on earth, and was reunited with her husband of over 70 years in heaven.

Elizabeth Ann Ford

5 years ago By News Staff

Elizabeth Ann Ford, 83, of Peoria, Ariz., passed away April 8, 2021. She was born to the late Russell and Ruby Wilson on May 30, 1937, in Iraan, Texas. Elizabeth graduated from Iraan High School in 1955.