October 2025

Monte Beard, a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and lifelong resident of Fort Stockton, passed away peacefully on October 7, at the Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home in Big Spring. He was 77 years old. Born on March 5, 1948, in Utopia, Texas, Monte proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1968 to 1974, including a tour in Vietnam. His courage and dedication to service remained a defining part of his life.

The Fort Stockton City Council convened Monday, October 27, approving crucial zoning changes and traffic adjustments while hearing an appeal for local support for a significant regional behavioral health hospital project. The meeting began with a formal welcome to Kenneth Ripley, attending his first official session as a council member.

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Fort Stockton is preparing for its annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration on November 2, an event that has transformed into a powerful communal healing experience since its inception in 2020. Organized by JB Gallegos and Olga Gonzalez, the celebration will take place at the original old original restaurant located on First Street between Nelson and Jackson.

Mayor Confirms Internal Review into Financial Discrepancies; Consultant Agreement Terminated The Intergovernmental Recreation Board held two special meetings on October 20 and October 27 to address a developing series of leadership, financial, and structural matters within the Fort Stockton Recreation Department. Presided over by Board Chair and Fort Stockton Mayor Paul Casias, the meetings signaled a significant shift in oversight and operations.

Now that we have two Pro Football Leagues and the season for both leagues is in full swing, I am sharing with you ONE of the Best Potato salad recipes that I have ever come across. The trick to this recipe is roasting red potatoes in the oven, making them crispy and warm, so that the mayo becomes creamy.

Editor's note: It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered evidence of guilt, all defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The following list is provided by the Pecos County Sheriff's Department.

Photos are from the Fort Stockton Pioneer archives at the Pioneer’s office located at 808 W. Dickinson Ste A, Fort Stockton.

Dear Neil, I purchased a Meyer lemon tree three years ago. It had one lemon on it at the time, but it has never had one since. The leaves are very tiny. It has grown, but it does not bear fruit. It’s in a large 24-inch round pot. What is the remedy?

The Fort Stockton High School Blue Wave swim team made a strong showing at the Comanche Swimming Invitational this weekend on October 25, competing with grit, heart, and determination across all events. The girls’ team came in 4th place overall, and the boys team came in with an impressive 2nd place finish.