February 2023

Denna Ann Sadler

3 years ago By News Staff

Denna Ann Sadler was a force of life and light that will remain with us always. She passed away Jan. 31, 2023, with her family at her side.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at First United Methodist Church, Fort Stockton, Texas. We invite anyone who knew her to attend and remember her incredible life.

Coca-Cola will be served. Arrangements are under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Ureste, Rojas named to 4A-2 all-state team

3 years ago By News Staff

Two members of last year’s Fort Stockton football team were selected to the Padilla Poll 4A Division II All-State Teams according to a news release that was revealed on Jan. 24.

Center Cruz Rojas was named to the second-team offensive line while Daren Ureste was selected as a second-team linebacker.

Cruz Rojas, left, Daren Ureste, right. Photos by Nathan Heuer

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 Feb.

Fort Stockton ISD Students of the Month recognized at board meeting

3 years ago By Staff Report

The Fort Stockton ISD Students of the Month for January were recognized at the district’s regular board meeting on Jan. 30.

Intermediate Student of the Month Damian Lopez, right, and principal Julian Castillo.

Toastmasters welcomes public to bi-weekly lunches

3 years ago By News Staff

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Toastmasters welcomes public to bi-weekly lunches

Grateful for silly fun

3 years ago By News Staff

GUEST COLUMNIST Groundhog Day cannot come soon enough. It’s the thick of winter.

Trip opened taste buds to new levels of chocolate

3 years ago By News Staff

GUEST COLUMNIST I’ve never been a huge fan of hot chocolate. For some reason, I don’t enjoy cauterizing the inside of my mouth after being duped by the deceptively-tepid whipped cream or marshmallow topping.

Trip opened taste buds to new levels of chocolate

Embrace an environment that will bring you closer to God

3 years ago By News Staff

FAITH COLUMN For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. 1 Corinthians 12:12 Within the area of Fort Stockton, we have quite a few churches as well as multiple denominations.

Embrace an environment that will bring you closer to God

Stretch your food dollar

3 years ago By News Staff

KARAN’S KORNER With the rising cost of food and spending more at the store, you may be asking how can I stretch my food dollar? Groceries sure are adding up these days. All those price hikes can leave shoppers with a “basket halfempty” feeling, and for good reason as food-at-home prices (groceries) have increased significantly.

Blue Wave season concludes at regionals

3 years ago By News Staff

The Fort Stockton High School Blue Wave swimmers ended their season Saturday at the regional swim meet in Andrews. The shining star for Fort Stockton was senior Arissa Jimenez.