November 2021

LOOKING BACK

4 years ago By News Staff

November 1977 issue: FAMILY’S SECOND – Walter Campbell (third from right) was presented the rank of Eagle Scout in a Troop 54 court of honor ceremony at First United Methodist Church last Saturday evening. Walter’s older brother, John, also an Eagle, had the honor of presenting the badge to the family’s second member to attain the highest rank in Scouting. Shown on the significant occasion are (L-R) Assistant Scoutmaster David McMasters, Mrs. Dewey Campbell, mother of the tow Eagle Scouts; John Walter; Dewey Campbell, their father; and Scoutmaster Ray Armstrong.

Leave purple heart undisturbed, it will sprout again in spring

4 years ago By Gardener’s Mailbag

Dear Neil: I have never grown purpleheart before, but it has done really well for me this year. I am told that it is winterhardy. Will it come back in the spring? My other wandering Jew plants never have.

Leave purple heart undisturbed, it will sprout again in spring

Fort Stockton Rotary Club secures distribution center

4 years ago By News Staff

The city of Fort Stockton does not have a Goodwill, but instead distributes clothing and household items to the needy through a center called El Buen Viceno. For more than 30 years El Buen Vecino has provided quality, gently used items such as women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, books, electronics, furniture, and miscellaneous housewares to needy members of the Fort Stockton community.

Be like Pete, keep it local

4 years ago By Press Release

With the holidays approaching, the Fort Stockton Economic Development Corporation and the Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce remind everyone about the wide selection of products and services that are available right here in Fort Stockton, and about the impact shopping local has on our community.

Battery storage facilities get green light

4 years ago By Megan Wehring

Data centers are increasing in popularity across the state of Texas, especially in the western region, which has generated the need for energy storage facilities. On Nov.

HORSEHEAD CROSSING CELEBRATION

4 years ago By News Staff

The Pecos County Historical Commission hosted a two-day event at Horsehead Crossing. The event was first held in 2020 to commemorate the various historical figures who passed over this well-known crossing throughout the 16th-19th centuries. The celebration featured a chuckwagon breakfast, storytelling and live fire demonstrations by historical re-enactors. The celebration was located on the Pecos River off FM 11 between Girvin and Imperial. Courtesy Photos of Tristian Barragan

Hasty demolition improves local neighborhood

4 years ago By Jeremy Gonzalez

Fort Stockton’s Substandard Building Committee was formed to ensure public safety by securing, repairing, or removing local properties that are abandoned or deemed hazardous. Another success story has resulted from the committee’s meetings with 802 W.

A before-and-after look at 802 W. Gallagher shows one of the most drastic transformations to be overseen by the Substandard Building Committee. A burned down adobe home (not pictured) and an illegal dwelling composed of miscellaneous objects was leveled after being signed over to new owners. Photos by Jeremy Gonzalez

Inmate Arrests Report - Pecos County Jail (Nov. 5-8)

4 years ago By News Staff

Inmate Arrests Report

November 5

Pablo Arispe Jr., of Fort Stockton at 12:14 p.m., officers from the Fort Stockton Police Department apprehended Arispe and he was charged with assault causes bodily injury family violence. Arispe received a $3,000 bond and is still in custody at the county jail.

Pfizer vaccines to be available for 5 to 11-year-olds in county

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

The Pfizer vaccine will be available to children ages 5 to 11-years-old in Pecos County beginning on Thursday, Nov. 11.

Parents and guardians wanting to get their child vaccinated in that age range can schedule an appointment with the Family Care Center at Pecos County Memorial Hospital by calling 432-336-2291.

Appointment times available for children from ages 5-11 will be on Thursdays from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Richard King Lewis II

4 years ago By News Staff

Richard King Lewis II passed away Oct. 24, 2021, at the age of 56. Our Heavenly Father called him home to claim victory over his long battle with cancer. Rikki was born on May 27, 1965, to Richard King Lewis and India Fleming-Lewis in Fort Stockton, Texas.
Rikki worked at several kinds of jobs in his early life before he decided on a career with Home Depot where he dedicated his time for 31 years.