April 2024

The City of Fort Stockton held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, April 22. Mayor Paul Casias recognized Councilman Jerome Chavez for his role as umpire in the longest baseball game in Texas high school history at 23 innings, lasting over six and a half hours and 602 pitches.

The Pecos County Commissioners Court met in regular session Monday, April 22. Present for the meeting were; Judge Joe Shuster, County Judge; Tom Chapman, Commissioner Precinct 1, Robert Gonzales, Jr.; Commissioner Precinct 2, Mickey Jack Perry; Commissioner Precinct 3, Nathan Reeves; Commissioner Precinct 4, Delores Luera; Assistant County Auditor, Frank Lacy; County Attorney, Sonia Murphy; County Treasurer, and Liz Chapman, County Clerk. After the invocation by Perry, the court approved minutes from the previous meeting on April 8.

The regular meeting of the Fort Stockton Independent School Board was held on April 22 in the district board room. All board members were present except Vice President Ignacia “Nacho” Dominguez. After pledges and invocation, the board recognized April students of the month.

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

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: Two years ago, I bought two very small Vitex plants in small pots. I planted them in our flowerbed, hoping they would cover unsightly electrical equipment.

Fort Stockton’s young golfers have shown determination recently, both at the regional and local levels. Despite challenging conditions, these athletes continue to shine and make their schools proud.

The Fort Stockton Varsity and JV Panther baseball teams faced challenging opponents last week, while the Prowler softball team celebrated a preplayoff victory and readies themselves for postseason action.

The Fort Stockton Natatorium was electric with excitement as the Middle School Blue Wave hosted the Jr. Comanche Swimming Invitational on April 19. The season-ending meet was a celebration of dedication and hardfought victories. The girls’ team splashed to a dominant first place overall finish, while the boys’ team secured a well-deserved second-place.

The stakes were high, the energy electric, as Fort Stockton’s Panthers and Prowlers athletes arrived at the 4A Region 1 Track Meet in Lubbock on April 19 and 20. This meet is the crucial steppingstone for those with dreams of competing at the Texas State Championships.