November 2021

COVID cases on the rise

4 years ago By News Staff

Confirmed COVID-19 active cases in Pecos County are once again on the rise after a resurgence of the virus in the last two weeks. The number of active cases in the county was at 29 on Nov. 5 and that number increased 46 as reported on Nov. 16.

Panthers rout Lobos, advance in playoffs

4 years ago By News Staff

History was made in a near flawless performance by Fort Stockton in their bi-district playoff contest against Mountain View on Nov. 12 at Van Horn Eagle Stadium.

Fort Stockton running back Corbin Luna (5) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first half of Friday’s game against Mountain View. Photo by Nathan Heuer

FSCT awarded grant for meeting hall renovations

4 years ago By News Staff

Fort Stockton Community Theatre received word that it has been awarded $40,000 for a “Finishing Touches” grant from the Florence Marie Hall Foundation in Midland.

The south side of Fort Stockton Community Theatre (left side in photo) will receive renovations in the coming months by way of a $40,000 grant. File Photo

USDA Pecos County farmers, ranchers to vote in county committee election

4 years ago By Press Release

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has started mailing ballots for the Farm Service Agency county committee elections to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country.

Montoya hired on for city marketing

4 years ago By Jeremy Gonzalez Pioneer Reporter

Melba Montoya was hired on Oct. 18 as the Marketing Sales and Events Coordinator for the City of Fort Stockton. The full-time position has kept her busy with promoting the city's Convention Center, which is still undergoing renovations.

Melba Montoya enjoys her new role of marketing, sales and event coordination for the City of Fort Stockton. Standing next to the Homeward Bound poster, the movie is one of her hand-picked favorites and will be playing at the City Convention Center theater Tuesday, Nov. 23 at 3:30 and 7 p.m. Photo by Jeremy Gonzalez.

Adelia Benson Lannom

4 years ago By News Staff

Adelia Benson Lannom, 99, of Fort Stockton, Texas, slipped away peacefully at home on Nov. 11, 2021, following a lengthy illness. Adelia was surrounded by her children at the time of her passing.

Fort Stockton man charged with aggravated assault aggravated assault with deadly weapon in shooting

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

A Fort Stockton man is being charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and being held in the county jail on $100,000 bond after a shooting in the early morning hours of Oct. 31.

Pecos County Public Sentencings - October 2021

4 years ago By News Staff

Adrian Daniel Armendariz, DOB 10/07/1993 (CR-24500, assault causes bodily injury family violence) defendant has entered into a three-month pretrial intervention program with a $300 fee.

Panthers district title bid falls short

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Scoring a touchdown on every drive was nearly a necessity to keep pace in Friday’s district title showdown between Fort Stockton and Andrews. Each team scored on three of their four first-half possessions and Andrews continued that trend from the get-go in the second half.

Fort Stockton’s Daren Ureste flexes his muscles after making an open field tackle during Friday’s game at home against Andrews. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Perez, Jackson compete at state cross country meet

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Fort Stockton’s Ali Jackson and Fabian Perez competed at the state cross country meet for the first time in their careers on Nov. 6 at Old Settler’s Park in round.

Pictured from left to right: Fabian Perez, Sergio Guardiola, Ali Jackson at the state cross country meet at Old Settler’s Park in Round Rock. Courtesy Photo