August 2022

Fort Stockton drug bust leads to seizure of cocaine, steroids

3 years ago By News Staff

A narcotics investigation that took place over 18 months led to arrest of a Fort Stockton resident on Aug. 11 and the seizure of over 300 grams of illegal drugs.

The Pecos County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of United States Marshal’s Service and the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division Special Agents, effected multiple first degree felony warrants for manufacture or delivery of cocaine on Omar Serna, 40.

Seasoned group leads Fort Stockton tennis for upcoming fall season

3 years ago By News Staff

Fort Stockton’s tennis team made significant progress a season ago under head coach Victor Garcia. They’ll look to build upon that success this season with a group that features a majority of their top athletes from a season ago.

No. 1 girl’s single duo, Athena Gomez and Jaslyn Pacheco, are primed to make a push in the postseason after accomplishing a feat last spring that hadn’t been done in four years.

Athena Gomez, Valleria Hernandez, Ellina Rivera, Payton Lopez, Adison Fowler, Jaslene Tijerina, Jaslyn Pacheco, and Daeja Dominguez. Back row: Jose Fierro, Cruz Rocha, Christian Dominguez, Jayden Jarboe, Alexander Gomez, Jeremiah Shuttleworth, Jacob Pacheco, Jeremiah Ramirez, and Dylan Jones. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Fort Stockton ISD New Teacher Bios

3 years ago By News Staff

Adriana S. Galindo

School/Department: High School

Subject/Position: ELAR

Hometown: Presidio, Texas

Degrees/University: Bachelor of Arts and Sciences: Sul Ross State University

Teaching Experience

I will be starting my 11th year in education.

Why did you become a teacher?

Looking Back - August 1979

3 years ago By News Staff

ALL STAR GIRLS – Members of the Fort Stockton All-Star team that played in the United Girls Softball Association tournament in Abilene were, front row left to right: Becky Natividad, Rachel Morales, Crissy Natividad, Kelley Majors, and Karen Moore. On the back row, left to right are Loretta Garrison, Elva Lujan, Anabelle Garcia, Veronica Granado, Diana Mackey and Patricia Gonzales.

Barbara June Pogue

3 years ago By News Staff

Barbara June (Simmons) Pogue went to be with her Lord and Savior July 22, 2022, at her home in Monahans, Texas. She was born an only child to Rev. Robert F. and Ira Lena Simmons on May 16, 1933. After graduating high school, she married J.B. Pogue, and moved to Imperial, Texas, and together they raised five children, making their final home together in Fort Stockton, Texas. She was a homemaker, and played piano in church from the time she was a young girl until almost the end of her life. She loved working in the church and volunteered her time to various organizations, always helping others. Barbara was preceded in death by her ex-husband and her parents.

Miss Fort Stockton honored

3 years ago By News Staff

The Fort Stockton City Council and Mayor Chris Alexander paid a special tribute to Miss Fort Stockton Ysabella Sanchez via a proclamation at the group’s regular meeting on Aug. 8.

2022 Miss Fort Stockton Ysabella Sanchez and Fort Stockton Mayor Chris Alexander pose for a photo with the proclamation recognizing Ysabella Sanchez for her accomplishments and wishing her the best moving forward with her future endeavors. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Education highlights at Barrio Fest 2022

3 years ago By News Staff

Fort Stockton Community Theatre’s Barrio Fest - A Celebration of the Hispanic Culture in Fort Stockton - will provide third-graders with a morning of educational experiences on Friday, Sept. 16, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the FMH Meeting Hall, the Nelson Street Theatre, and other learning sites in the theatre’s neighborhood. The Barrio Fest weekend will provide cultural, historical, and educational activities so people will become aware of the then-and-now of the Hispanic Culture, and the impact the Hispanic community has made in all facets of economic and social development.

Hodges’ recognized for generous donation

3 years ago By News Staff

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Darren Hodges and his mother Vida Hodges were recognized at Monday’s city council meeting for their $1 million donation for the additions and renovations of the Fort Stockton Convention Center patio. The first donation of $500,000 was officially given to the city at the meeting. The Fort Stockton City Council proceeded to approve the naming of the patio as the “Hodges Pavilion.” City council then approved the solicitation of request for proposals for the construction of two restrooms (patio and main hall) a

Your Guide To Local Places To Go And Things To Do

3 years ago By News Staff

YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO DO If you have an event for our Do Something! listing, please e-mail nathan. heuer fortstocktonpioneer.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

3 years ago By News Staff

The real crisis The Supreme Court decree eliminating a constitutional right to privacy and bodily autonomy for women and banning abortion by the Texas legislature were myopic and cruel acts based on a myth that the only acceptable purpose of sexual behavior is to produce more babies. Perhaps the most important function of sexual behavior is affectionate bonding, which enhances relationships and strengthens families.