June 2021

Villarreal returns as Fort Stockton coach, teacher

4 years ago By News Staff

Seeing Mary Villarreal lead the Fort Stockton softball team deep into the playoffs may have seemed like not long ago for some.

Just over three years ago she graduated from Fort Stockton High School with a softball scholarship in hand from Sul Ross State University and nearly all her general education courses complete by way of Midland College/WRTTC dual credit program.

FM 1053 closure extends to end of next week

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

A long-term solution for the sinkhole and the affected FM 1053 road between Fort Stockton and Imperial will be in the works in the near future according to Texas Department of Transportation Public Information Officer Gene Powell.

TxDOT shut down a section of FM 1053 -- between FM 11 and FM 1450 – on Friday because of a crack in the road that was caused by heavy rainfall.

Federico V. Valenzuela

4 years ago By News Staff

Federico V. Valenzuela left us to rest in peace on June 16, 2021. He lived in Fort Stockton, Texas, since 1992. He dedicated his life to his work and his passion, landscaping. He also greatly enjoyed cooking for everyone he could. Above all else, he was always willing to help his fellow man.

Federico was preceded in death by his wife Lucia C. Valenzuela; his parents Aurelio and Petra Valenzuela; and grandchild Karlo K. Sales.

Entities to split recreational facility study costs

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

The Pecos County Commissioners decided to move forward with a $7,000 contribution towards the study of future plans for the new Fort Stockton recreational facility at Monday’s regular meeting. The dollar amount was decided upon between the city, county, and school district at this past month’s recreation board meeting.

LEADERSHIP FORT STOCKTON GRADUATION

4 years ago By News Staff

The Leadership Fort Stockton program held their annual graduation ceremony on June 25 on a ranch currently ran by Arna McCorkle and her husband, located 11 miles south on of Fort Stockton on Sanderson Highway. Graduates who were awarded certificates and t-shirts were (left to right) Matthew Booe, Caitlyn Bennett, Jeremy Rychlik. The Leadership Fort Stockton program provides both professional and personal growth opportunities through education and experience for adults (over age 18) in the community. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Teachers receive pay increase

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Teachers just starting with the district had a significant increase to their pay after an approval of a compensation plan for educators at Monday’s school board meeting. Fort Stockton ISD Superintendent Dr.

Midland College WRTTC pinning ceremony

4 years ago By News Staff

Midland College/Williams Regional Technical Training Center hosted a pinning ceremony on June 28 at the Fort Stockton Community Theatre for 10 individuals who earned their Certified Nursing Assistant pins this past month. The individuals who were awarded their CNA pins at Monday’s ceremony included: Carissa Chavez, Melissa Clifton, Bethany Cordova, Angela Diaz, Audrey Estrada, Austin Fetter, Leslea Fierro, Clarrisa Mendoza, Megan Moody, Natalie Paredes. The students were instructed by Linda Esquivel (middle). Photo by Nathan Heuer

Escorting The Elite

4 years ago By News Staff

The Fort Stockton Allstar 50/70 baseball team was escorted into Fort Stockton by the Fort Stockton Police Department and the Fort Stockton Fire Department on June 29. The caravan of vehicles came into town on Monahans Highway and turned west on Dickinson Blvd. before ending at Rio Street. The team was crowned champions of the Texas Section 1 Intermediate Division on Monday at a tournament in Slaton. Photos by Nathan Heuer

Partners for Habitat provides landowner funding

4 years ago By News Staff

The Borderlands Research Institute at Sul Ross State University and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are partnering to provide technical and financial assistance to landowners interested in restoring and enhancing wildlife habitat on their land.