February 2022

Blas Lopez

4 years ago By News Staff

Blas Lopez, 83, of Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away on Jan. 26, 2022, in Fort Stockton. Blas Lopez was born in Barstow, Texas, to Panfilo Lopez and Rosa Mata on Nov. 29, 1938. He was a graduate of Pyote High School in Pyote, Texas.

New rec center financing decisions on tap next week

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

Citizens of Fort Stockton and the surrounding area will soon gain insight into the likelihood of a new recreational facility being built, and how it’ll be financed.

The Fort Stockton Recreation Center is currently located at 1201 W. Sherer St. Pictured is the gym to the facility which features two youth basketball courts and one full-sized basketball court. The campus which houses the gym was originally built in 1958.

Basketball roundup: Fort Stockton middle school squads end season on high note

4 years ago By News Staff

Greenwood 75 Panthers Freshman 65 The freshman Panthers and Greenwood went toe to toe for four quarters on Feb. 1 in what proved to be a back-and-forth game the entire way.

Prowler softball scrimmages, preps for season

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

The Darrian Roberson era is eight days away from officially beginning for the Prowlers softball team. The first-year head coach took her non-basketball athletes, who have been practicing for three weeks, to their first scrimmage of the season on Feb.

Leilani Lopez makes contact with a pitch during Tuesday’s scrimmage with Lamesa. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Francisco M. Galvan

4 years ago By News Staff

Francisco M. Galvan was born in Sanderson, Texas, to Pedro R.

Idali Galindo

4 years ago By News Staff

Idali Galindo, 49, of Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away on Feb. 5, 2022, in her hometown of Fort Stockton.

Thin Mints should be banned by the government next

4 years ago By Guest Columnist

The federal government should ban them. Girl Scout cookie season is upon us, my friends - the most agonizing of all the seasons.

Thin Mints should be banned by the government next

The American labor movement is killing itself

4 years ago By Guest Columnist

Joe Biden likes to talk about how “unions built this country.” He’s right - up to a point. From FDR to Nixon, the labor movement played a significant role in determining the nation’s economic destiny.

The American labor movement is killing itself

Where Ya Headed?

4 years ago By Jeremy Gonzalez

Traveling couple Steven and Leslie King opened the door to the Mesquite Tree Gifts, Ice Cream & Coffee Shop and found themselves sinking into leather chairs with hot coffees in hand. “This coffee shop has a very comfortable setting,” said Steven as he tasted his amaretto latte.

Steven King and his wife Leslie enjoyed the relaxing pace of a Sunday afternoon in Fort Stockton. Passing the time with conversation and hot lattes, they enjoyed their experience at the Mesquite Tree Gifts, Ice Cream & Coffee Shop. Photo by Jeremy Gonzalez

Your Guide To Local Places To Go And Things To Do

4 years ago By News Staff

If you have an event for our Do Something! listing, please e-mail nathan.heuer fortstocktonpioneer.com. FEB.