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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Refugio “Ralph” Vargas

2 years ago By News Staff

Refugio “Ralph” Vargas, of Fort Stockton, Texas passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. Visitation was held from 1-8 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, and Rosary at 7 p.m. at Eternity Funeral Home.