November 2022

U.S. Marshals return Mexico murder suspect

3 years ago By News Staff

ALPINE – Aggravated Murder suspect Manuel Adriano-Ruiz was returned Monday, November 14, 2022, to Mexican law enforcement authorities, via U.S. Border Patrol and U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials at the Presidio port-of-entry. The Texas Department of Public Safety provided additional personnel and equipment during the return. Adriano-Ruiz is wanted on an arrest warrant from Chihuahua, Mexico, charging him with Aggravated Murder. In July of 2021, Adriano-Ruiz allegedly shot and killed his wife, Sandra Veronica Escobar-Reyes, in the presence of their three children.

Inmate Arrests Report – Pecos County Jail (Nov. 11-14)

3 years ago By News Staff

It is important to note than an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce Glitz 2022

3 years ago By News Staff

The Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce’s 2022 Glitz was Nov. 10 at the Pecos County Civic Center, with a fashion show featuring apparel, hair and makeup from local shops and salons. Models showed off the latest apparel and hair styles from Studio #1, Walmart, Pecos County Feed and Supply, Red Shearz Hair Salon, Glitzy Trendz, Sisters Beauty Salon, Nolan’s, Burke’s Outlet, Bella Terazza, Tractor Supply, Armor of God Graphics and Martha’s Boutique. The show is the largest ‘Shop Local’ event of the year. See more photos in next week’s Pioneer. Photos by Shawn Yorks

County approves bids for hail storm roof repairs

3 years ago By Shawn Yorks

The Oct. 10 hail storm did a number on several county buildings in Imperial and Coyanosa, and the Pecos County Commissioner’s Court on Nov. 14 approved bids for roof repairs at three buildings. The county received two bids for each building, but the bids were tabled at the Oct. 24 meeting in order to see if one of the bidders would offer a warranty on their work.

County approves bids for hail storm roof repairs

Man charged with assault of parents-in-law, wife

3 years ago By Nathan Heuer

A 52-year-old Missouri man was arrested and booked in the Pecos County Jail on Nov. 12 on charges for assaulting his wife and his parents-in-law according to the Pecos County Sheriff’s Office.

“A Christmas Story” to be performed at FSCT Dec. 8-11

3 years ago By News Staff

Fort Stockton Community Theatre’s Paisano Players will be performing “A Christmas Story,” adapted by Phillip Grecian from the screenplay by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown, and Bob Clark. The show will be performed from Dec. 8-11 at The Nelson Street Theatre.

Thursday and Friday, Dec. 8-9, the performances will be at 7:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, Dec.10-11, the performances will be at 2:00 p.m.

City adopts Home Rule Charter

3 years ago By Shawn Yorks

Fort Stockton Mayor Chris Alexander did something Tuesday night no mayor of Fort Stockton has done.

He voted on an agenda item.

The Fort Stockton city council canvassed the votes in the Nov. 8 election – which included the adoption for or against making Fort Stockton a home-rule charter city – then adopted Resolution 22-117R which made Fort Stockton a home rule charter city.

Significant earthquake hits West Texas

3 years ago By Nathan Heuer

The United States Geological Survey reported at 3:32 p.m. today that a 5.4 magnitude earthquake occurred near Mentone, Texas – 75 miles northwest of Fort Stockton.

The depth of the quake was approximately 5.5 miles below the surface.

A geophysicist with the USGS explained the occurrence and the potential after effects.

Estimated Population Exposure to Earthquake Shaking of Wednesday's earthquake. Map provided by USGS

Capital Highlights: Turnout drops in recent election

3 years ago By News Staff

Voter turnout in the midterm elections again dropped statewide, with just over 45% of registered voters either casting ballots early or at the polls on Nov. 8. Republican candidates continued to hold a hammerlock on statewide positions, with incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott handily winning a third term over challenger Beto O’ Rourke.

Milagros “Mawmaw Milly” Phillips

3 years ago By News Staff

Milagros “Mawmaw Milly” Phillips passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022 at the age of 77. She was born on May 7, 1945, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Milly was proceeded in death by her grandson, Hayden and is survived by her children, Melissa and her husband, Bo; Andre and his wife, Constance; Wayne and his wife, Kim; Davey and his wife, Paige; along with her 14 grandchildren.