December 2022

Welfare can pay more than work

3 years ago By Guest Columnist

It may seem a cruel thing to ask whether the government gives too much money away in the name of helping the poor, especially at this time of year, when reminders to help the less fortunate are omnipresent. It is nonetheless necessary to pose the question.

Panthers show promising signs of progress

3 years ago By Nathan Heuer

The Fort Stockton basketball program ended their 2021-2022 campaign with a 7-23 record a season ago. Fast forward nine months and the Panthers have already surpassed their win total from last season before district play has started.

Junior Marco Garcia, white jersey, battles for a loose ball with Crane’s Keaton Sena (12). Garcia tallied four points during Thursday’s tournament-opening game for the Panthers. Photo by Shawn Yorks

Favorable district sets up playoff push for Prowlers

3 years ago By Nathan Heuer

On paper, the Prowlers path to the playoffs is feasible – likely more so than it has been the last seasons. Fort Stockton’s district – 4A District 3 – has only one team with a winning record entering the final week of non-district play.

Brianna Diaz, middle, has been one of Fort Stockton’s primary scorers this season. The senior point guard will look to lead Fort Stockton to its first playoff appearance since 2020. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Intermediate students awarded for attendance

3 years ago By News Staff

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Students who met the perfect attendance criteria at the Fort Stockton ISD Intermediate School had cookies and cocoa with Santa and his elf on Dec. 15 before embarking on Christmas break.

Ector Lopez honored for years of service to Pecos County

3 years ago By News Staff

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Ector Lopez was honored for his service to Pecos County at the Dec. 27 commissioner’s court meeting. Lopez started out in building and ground maintenance at the courthouse in 1986, moving on to Assistant Building Supervisor at the courthouse, Road and Bridge Skilled Worker for Precinct 4, Road and Bridge Equipment Operator for Precinct 4 and has been the Precinct 4 Road and Bridge Supervisor since 2007. From left are County Judge Joe Schuster, Lopez and outgoing Precinct 4 Commissioner Santiago Cantu. Photo

Sisters Beauty Salon celebrates 60 years

3 years ago By Shawn Yorks

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The crew at Sisters Beauty Salon was joined by family and friends, as well as Miss Fort Stockton Ysabella Sanchez, for a ribbon cutting ceremony and 60th anniversary celebration on Dec. 22 at the salon, located at 204 S. Young St. The salon has been passed down through generations for 60 years and recently joined the Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Shawn Yorks

Do Something: 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. com.

Ben Wayne Webb

3 years ago By News Staff

Ben Wayne Webb, 75, of Bakersfield, Texas passed away on December 19, 2022. Ben was born on April 5,1947 to Gray and Mary Alice Webb in Crane, Texas.

Photo Gallery: Panthers at West Texas Shootout

3 years ago By News Staff

Battling through adversity will be key component to the Panthers success in district play starting in a few weeks.

Fort Stockton successfully did that and took a step forward from a season ago in their home gym at the West Texas Shootout last week.

The Panthers’ six-game outing and sixth place finish was headlined by a 61-58 victory against local rival Alpine.

See story in Thursday's print and e-edition.

Inmate Arrests Report - Pecos County Jail (Dec. 13-19)

3 years ago By News Staff

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

Dec. 13