February 2026

At least 11 people have died in Texas, nearly half of them children, after Winter Storm Fern swept the state last week, the Texas Standard reported. Among those killed were three young brothers who fell through ice on a private pond near Bonham, about 60 miles northeast of Texas. In the Dallas suburb of Frisco, two teens died after a sledding accident. They were riding on a sled being pulled by a vehicle.

To the Public Works Department, City of Fort Stockton Appreciation and Thank You! We would like to thank the Public Works Department of the City of Fort Stockton for their dedication, quick response, and very hard work. We have had to call on water, sanitation, and most recently, the gas department for help.

Groundhog Day levity has arrived just in time — but not everyone thinks so. Every Feb.

The Fort Stockton Prowlers delivered one of the most unforgettable performances of the season Friday night in Monahans, pulling off a jaw-dropping 61–60 comeback victory that instantly became the defining moment of district play.

The Fort Stockton Middle School girls basketball season came to a close earlier this week, while the Panther boys prepare to wrap up their year on the road, marking the final chapter of a competitive and growth-filled middle school campaign for both programs.

Fort Stockton High School’s Blue Wave swimming and diving teams delivered a strong showing at the Region IV-4A Championships, highlighted by a state-qualifying performance from diver Javier Hignojos and multiple top-eight relay finishes against some of the toughest competition in the region.

Lobos Hit the Road The Sul Ross State University men’s basketball team (2-10 Lone Star Conference, 4-13) takes to the road for two games. SCHEDULE: Thursday, February 5 – UT Permian Basin (4-8 LSC, 8-12) – 7:30 p.m.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, Regarding your recommendation of crape myrtles along streets, I do admit that under certain circumstances they can be spectacular, but they are not native to our state, and their seeds can spread into natural areas and crowd out species more useful to our environment. I would say that the yaupon hollies would be a better choice.

Fort Stockton Pioneer.

Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its January meeting. WINTER WEATHER RESPONSE The commissioners and TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams commended TxDOT employees for their response to the winter storm that affected most of the state over the weekend of Jan.