July 2023

The number of Fort Stockton Volunteer Firefighters who work in Coyanosa has prompted the recommendation by Pecos County to add a substation of the Fort Stockton Fire Department to the Coyanosa area. “They’ve got about six or seven employees who work in the Coyanosa area,” said county judge Joe Shuster.

Shoppers looking for Burkes Outlet might have noticed a change at the Fort Stockton location over the past several months. Burkes Outlet made the switch to ‘bealls’ in May as part of a company re-branding of the 600 Bealls Outlet and Burkes locations in 23 states.

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The economic outlook is good for Fort Stockton and Pecos County, according to Economic Development Director Remie Ramos. Ramos gave his quarterly report to the Fort Stockton City Council on Monday and said that while the number of jobs in the county increased between April and June, unemployment also increased slightly. The unemployment rate is up at the state, Federal and regional level, as well, Ramos said.

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Permian Basin Area Foundation kickstarts effort with $15,000 Challenge Borderlands Research Institute (BRI) at Sul Ross State University in Alpine is launching a scholarship fundraiser for its graduate students. The fundraising goal is $50,000 with all proceeds going directly to scholarships for students working on conservation research for their master’s degree.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: I’m almost certain this Arizona cypress is dying when I compare it to the ones on either side. Will it put them at risk if I leave it in place for a while? I don’t believe so.

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

The Pecos County Memorial Hospital (PCMH) and Fort Stockton Independent School District (FSISD) are working together to make sure students have the opportunity to receive their required vaccinations before school starts on Monday, Aug. 14.

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.