June 2022

Appropriations bill includes $5.48 million request for communications upgrade along border

3 years ago By News Staff

Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) successfully included $5,484,000 for a multi-county radio infrastructure upgrade in the first draft of the FY23 Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations bill.

If secured, funding for this project will modernize the trunking radio system used by multiple law enforcement and first responder agencies in a nine-county region along the border.

The nine counties are Uvalde, Dimmit, Edwards, Kinney, La Salle, Maverick, Real, Val Verde, and Zavala.

Fourth of July cookout to cost consumers more this year

3 years ago By Press Release

Consumers in Texas and across the country will pay more for a Fourth of July cookout, according to a recent American Farm Bureau Federation marketbasket survey.

The national average cost of a summer cookout for 10 people is $69.68, which breaks down to less than $7 per person. The overall cost for the cookout is up 17% or about $10 from last year, a result of ongoing supply chain disruptions, inflation, and the war in Ukraine.

Fort Stockton man found guilty of child endangerment

3 years ago By Hector Flores, Jr.

A federal jury convicted a Fort Stockton man last week of one count of endangerment of a child. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, on Feb.

Fort Stockton man found guilty of child endangerment

Round 2: Annexation of land set in motion

3 years ago By Nathan Heuer

The annexation process for the 20.1 acres of land owned by A&B Prestige LLC was set into motion once again by the Fort Stockton City Council at their regular meeting on June 27. The Fort Stockton City Council approved a municipal services agreement with A&B Prestige and set a public hearing date of Monday, July 25 for the annexation of “certain property” at the city council’s meeting on July 27.

Toastmasters winners

3 years ago By News Staff

Toastmasters in Fort Stockton met on May 20 at the Fort Stockton Public Library for one of their bi-monthly meetings. The group’s president, Karan Heffelfinger presented the awards at the meeting. Houston Mckenzie, bottom photo, was recognized as the Best Speaker. The Best Table Topics Speaker was visitor Lance Smith, top photo. Alicia Salinas (not pictured) was awarded the Best Evaluator. Toastmasters meet twice a month on the second and fourth Fridays at noon for one hour, at the public library. Lunch is provided. The group invites the community to attend. For more information, please contact President Karan Heffelfinger at 432-336-2541.

The Best Table Topics Speaker was visitor Lance Smith.

Combating unsafe driving

3 years ago By News Staff

The Texas Department of Public Safety will be increasing the number of Texas Highway Patrol Troopers on the road from Thursday, June 24, through Sunday, July 10, as part of the Intoxicated Driving Mobilization (IDM) - Specific Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP).

Summer isn’t the same without hot dogs

3 years ago By Karan’s Korner

I cannot think of summer, July Fourth, Memorial Day, or Labor Day without thinking of hot dogs. July is National Hot Dog Month. Hot dogs can bring back many childhood memories and special occasions when they were served. Hot dogs are also called frankfurters, franks, weenies, wieners, dogs, and red hots.

Plant has been attacked by crepe myrtle bark scale

3 years ago By Gardener’s Mailbag

Dear Neil: What do I do with a diseased crepe myrtle that looks like it’s been through a fire? Your plant has been attacked by crepe myrtle bark scale. They’re the white, practically immobile insects that are attached to the stems.

LOOKING BACK - June 2000

3 years ago By News Staff

Fort Stockton Pioneer Photos are from the Fort Stockton Pioneer archives at the Pioneer’s office located at 210 N. Nelson St..

June 2000 issue: A delegation of the Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors were on hand Tuesday morning to welcome a new business to the community with an official ribbon cutting ceremony. Located on the 1300 block of W. Dickinson Boulevard, the Shoe Box offers a complete selection of shoes and accessories.

I have come to call the sinners

3 years ago By Faith Column

“For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” — Matthew 9:13b (NIV) You have probably heard this quote from Abigail Van Buren, “The church is a hospital for sinners, not a museum for saints.” It’s a good reminder that we are all sinners needing confession, communion, and congregation. We need to be with fellow Christians who will lift us in prayer, and encourage us when we fall short.