May 2022

FSHS seniors receive scholarships

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Due to the generous sponsors in the Fort Stockton community and Pecos County, 30 Fort Stockton High School seniors will be heading to college with a significant head start to their college and technical careers.

Joseph Diaz, left, and sister Angela Diaz spoke to a large audience at the high school’s annual scholarship banquet on May 12.

Runoff elections feature local race

4 years ago By News Staff

This year’s primary runoff election on May 24 will feature one local race in Fort Stockton. Republicans Darla Cude and Tammy Lujan are the two candidates vying for the District Clerk seat.

CITY COUNCIL OATH OF OFFICE

4 years ago By News Staff

Re-elected councilman Darren Hodges and James Warnock, as well as newly elected councilman RJ Bernal, took an Oath of Office for a two-year term at the city council’s special meeting on May 17. The Oath of Office occurred after the canvassing of the official election results of the May 7 election.

Pecos County Public Sentencings - April 2022

4 years ago By News Staff

Patricia Joann Brannan, DOB 04/17/1969, offense date 03/15/2015 (CR-21434, driving while license invalid) defendant has entered into a six-month pretrial intervention program with a $500 fee.

Search for new Fort Stockton ISD AD, football coach underway

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

The search for a new athletic director and head football coach at Fort Stockton ISD officially began a week ago after former head coach and AD Mike Peters was named the Saginaw ISD head football coach and Campus Athletic Coordinator.

Mickey Conn Smith

4 years ago By News Staff

Mickey C. Smith, 80, of Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away May 6, 2022, at his mother-in-law’s home in Wall, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 36 years and love of his lif Phyllis Halfmann Smith of Fort Stockton.

Sundi Lynn Spilsbury McDonald

4 years ago By News Staff

Sundi Lynn Spilsbury McDonald was born in Colonia Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, on June 15, 1958, and passed away on April 15, 2022, at her home in Hachita, N.M.

Pecos County Senior Center hosting Memorial Day cookout

4 years ago By Press Release

For those 55 or older, there is a tremendous resource available in Fort Stockton. The Pecos County Senior Citizen’s Center at 1010 West 14th Street offers activities, events, and a cool place to be during the hot weather.

Pictured is Senior Center Director Maria Gilbert and Pecos County Extension Agent Karan Heffelfinger. Courtesy Photo

Guillermo Antonio Mackintosh

4 years ago By News Staff

Guillermo Antonio Mackintosh of Mexico went to his heavenly home on May 15, 2022, early in the morning peacefully at his residence in Fort Stockton, Texas, with his daughter Lucia and his faithful companions Janay and Kika by his side after a lengthy illness in which he fought hard against until...

Barrio Fest: Further details unveiled for September event

4 years ago By Press Release

Fort Stockton Community Theatre announced further support for the first annual Barrio Fest, a Celebration of the Hispanic Culture and Traditions in Fort Stockton, to be held Thursday evening through Sunday morning, Sept. 15-18.