May 2022

Sanchez ends stellar career with silver, bronze medals

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Buena Vista cross country and track standout Mariana Sanchez left it all on the track in her final showing in a Longhorns uniform on May 14 at the UIL State Track & Field Championships in Class 1A.

The senior earned a silver medal in the 3,200-meter run and a bronze medal in the 1,600 with significant time improvements in each race.

Mariana Sanchez, middle, compete in the 1,600 at the Comanche Relays on Feb. 26 at Fort Stockton High School. Sanchez’s time at state was 26 faster than the time she clocked at the relays this past February. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Local sorority recognizes scholarship winners

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Xi Zeta Lambda honored their annual 2022 scholarship winners and their mothers on Sunday, May 2, in the home of member Darrla with all members present.

Bella Diaz and Gabriella Galindo were named the winners of the scholarships.

Pictured from left to right top row: Scholarship Committee Members Debra Ezell, Vivian Hickman (committee chairman) & Delores Luera. Second Row: Bella Diaz and Gabriella Galindo

Young, Edwards elected to PCWCID No. 1 Board of Directors

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The Pecos County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 canvassed votes from the May 7 election and swore in two new Board of Directors on May 10.

Garry Edwards and Tyler Young are the new board members and will serve four-year terms after receiving the most votes out of the five candidates running for the two seats.

Edwards received 23 votes and Young received 22 votes.

Left to right: Tyler Young, Dudley McKissack, Board President, Garry Edwards.

Inmate Arrests Report – Pecos County Jail (May 3-12)

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May 3

Joe Angel Garcia, of Odessa at 8:10 a.m., officers from the Pecos County Sheriff’s Office apprehended Garcia on a warrant for aggravated robbery

May 4

Adriana Alonso Gonzales, of Fort Stockton at 9:13 a.m., officers from the Pecos County Sheriff’s Office apprehended Gonzales on a warrant for assault causes bodily injury family violence.

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Wake up Fort Stockton!

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Below is an open letter that was received in an e-mail shortly ago by the Pioneer from Fort Stockton ISD Superintendent Dr. Gabriel Zamora.

The letter is in regard to the result of the Fort Stockton bond election. Please note, there were 10 ballots that needed correction forms returned to count and three have been returned as of today. The seven correction forms unreturned can still be returned by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 13 to count towards the May 7 election.

Dear Fort Stockton ISD employee, parent, student, and/or resident,

Dr. Gabriel Zamora, Fort Stockton ISD Superintendent

Pioneer Athlete of the Week: Alyana Dominguez

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Dominguez ended her athletic career as a Prowler with an impressive showing at the plate and on the mound against Pampa in the area playoffs last week. The threesport star tallied a team-best six RBIs on five hits over the course of three games against the Harvesters. On the mound, Dominguez pitched in two of the three games and tallied a team-low 2.73 ERA.
ALYANA DOMINGUEZ FORT STOCKTON SOFTBALL

Students earn statewide music

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A trio of Fort Stockton high school students were honored as Texas Music Scholars at a ceremony on April 29. Junior Fernado Corrales (cornet/trumpet), sophomore Aubrey Mendoza (flute), and junior Krystian Rodriguez (alto saxophone) earned the prestigious honor.
FERNADO CORRALES

Juana Ramirez Balderas

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Juana Ramirez Balderas, 88, of Fort Stockton Texas, passed away on May 6, 2022, in Fort Stockton. She was born Feb. 8, 1934, in Castolon, Texas, where she was reared. She met Jesus Baeza Dominguez in Mexico, and they married March 13, 1951, at St. Joseph Church in Fort Stockton, making Pecos County and Fort Stockton their home. She was a devoted wife and mother caring for her family.
Juana Ramirez Balderas