January 2024

Prowlers roll Monahans, fall to Andrews

2 years ago By Staff Report

The Fort Stockton High School Prowlers visited Andrews lasty Friday and, for a while, looked like they would escape with a key district win. But a fourth quarter surge by the Lady Mustangs resulted in a 47-35 loss. Thiara Wislar and Kailyn Reeves, both earned the title of top scorers in the basketball game, delivering standout performances during the match with 12 points each.

The Fort Stockton Middle School eighth graders competed in the Andrews Tournament last weekend. Courtesy photo

Why the Cold Weather?

2 years ago By Brother J

One day it is hot and the next it is cold and it sure makes it difficult to know what clothes to wear. The changes in temperature have caused a lot of sickness. There are coughs and sinus infections going around and if you get it you may not get over it in several days.

From the Pulpit

2 years ago By Rev. Walt Wellborn

What do our lives say about us? When people look at us, or talk with us, what do they take away? Are we a reflection of what the world expects to see, or are we a reflection of our faith? If we admit it to ourselves, those questions can make us uncomfortable. We do not want to admit that our relationship with God is not paramount in our lives. Even as we desire to present the light of our savior to the people around us, we often fall short.

DOJ report on response to Uvalde shooting scathing

2 years ago By Capital Highlights

The U.S. Justice Department issued a scathing report late last week on the May 4, 2022, mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

DOJ report on response to Uvalde shooting scathing

Our over-coddled kids

2 years ago By News Staff

GUEST COLUMNIST Get this: Gen Z job applicants are bringing their parents to job interviews, reports the New York Post. As it goes, for several decades America’s children have been over-coddled by their “helicopter parents” — parents who zoom in to resolve any challenge their children may face, even as they become adults.

DO SOMETHING!

2 years ago By News Staff

YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO DO Your guide to local places to go and things to do! If you have an event for our Do Something! listing, please e-mail shawn. yorks@ fortstocktonpioneer.

Museum of the Big Bend to host Nick Hurt in free show Feb. 2

2 years ago By News Staff

The Museum of the Big Bend on the Sul Ross State University campus in Alpine is thrilled to present an unforgettable evening with guitarist and filmmaker Nick Hurt on Friday, Feb. 2. This special presentation will feature a guitar recital by Hurt, followed by a screening of his film, “Serenade, I Miss You.”

Larry Levy White

2 years ago By News Staff

Larry Levy White was born on Aug. 3, 1952, in El Paso, Texas to Mary White. He passed from this life on Dec. 26, 2023, in Los Lunas, New Mexico.

A Memorial Life Celebration will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, at Eternity Funeral Home with Pastor Scott Owens officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Eternity Funeral Home.

Janet Marie Luning

2 years ago By News Staff

Janet Marie Luning, of Phoenix, Arizona and Elizabeth, Illinois passed away on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Phoenix at the age of 80. Janet was born on April 30, 1943, in Freeport, Illinois, the daughter of Wallie and Marcella (Blair) Roberts.

Janet and her husband, Glen were Caretakers for many years. They owned and operated several Care Homes for the Elderly in both Phoenix and Fort Stockton, Texas.