April 2026

What began as a simple act of remembrance has grown into one of Fort Stockton’s most heartfelt traditions of service. Following the passing of Richard Reeves, family and friends came together in 2005 with a shared purpose— to help others facing long-term illness, especially cancer.

2 Corinthians 5:7 or we walk by faith, not by sight— Most people see a can of tomato soup as nothing more than a simple meal. But sometimes the simplest things expose the deepest truths. In a world where uncertainty is rising and fear is becoming a daily companion, even a can of tomato soup can confront us with a question we’d rather avoid: What does it really mean to live by faith? That question sits at the heart of a story about a five-year-old boy who refused to step into a dark pantry to retrieve a can of tomato soup. His mother reassured him that Jesus would be in there with him, but the darkness still felt overwhelming. So, he cracked the door, peered inside, and whispered, “Jesus, if you’re in there… would you hand me that can of tomato soup?” His fear, his hesitation, and his small act of trust mirror the very tension adults carry every day.

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.

Dear Neil: I xeriscaped my front yard in November 2014 and used the compact form Microburst Texas sage. I’m wondering why one plant died. Its leaves turned a deep gray. Leaves at the bases of the other plants seem brittle and fall off easily with touch. Otherwise, the plants look fine. Can I assume it’s from overwatering? They are on a drip irrigation system.

Fort Stockton Pioneer.

The Fort Stockton Prowlers are set to open postseason play this week, turning the page from a challenging stretch of district games to a high-stakes Bi-District playoff series against the Canyon Randall Raiders.

Fort Stockton’s Special Olympics athletes battled through harsh West Texas conditions and delivered a strong showing at the Area 18 Track and Field Meet in Midland, bringing home a collection of medals while representing their community with pride.

I am not talking specifically about the war in Iran but about world peace. Everyone hopes for world peace.

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day should be expanded. Every April, parents bring their kids to work to envision their future — but why stop at 18? Middle-aged kids should spend a day with their parents to envision their retirement — as I did a few years ago.

Texas will need to invest $174 billion over the next 50 years to keep up with water demand, according to a draft 2027 state water plan approved last week, the Austin American-Statesman reported. That is more than twice the projected cost in the previous state water plan published in 2022.