November 2023

The Pecos County Commissioners Court on Nov. 27 heard an update on Pecos County Veterans Services from director Michael Corkrum, who also requested a hybrid work schedule to allow him to work remotely while he’s traveling.

It’s Christmas time!

Competitors in the West of the Pecos Blowout Doe, Goat and Lamb Show take their animals to the show arena Saturday morning at the Pecos County Coliseum. Prizes were awarded to the competitors in several different age groups. See more photos from the event on Page 14. Pioneer photos by Shawn Yorks

The Irrigation system at the Desert Pines Golf Course in Fort Stockton is 60-80 years old, and in recent years, the county must routinely fix those leaks.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: I have a bed of red spider lilies that are currently full of leaves. Would it be ok to divide them now? If not, when is the best time? They are growing actively now through early spring.

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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.

We spent the Holidays with our family hanging out together and fishing. I had a great time! That trip reminds me of a fishing trip I went on years ago. Standing on a riverbank where the water was shallow and kinda muddy where we saw other fishermen nearby but they were not catching much.

Did you hear gun shots ringing out over the hills just west of Sanderson Nov. 18 as trucks lined the cliff side near the bluff? As the first shots were fired, filling the air with the smell of gun powder, at 11:30 a.m. the 59th annual Turkey Shoot began.

Fresh off a holiday break, both the Fort Stockton High School Prowlers and Panthers hit the hardwood on Tuesday night for a post-Thanksgiving double header, and both teams came out on top.