May 2026
LOOKING BACK
Fort Stockton Pioneer.
![May 1987 - TRANS-PECOS SSC SITE CORE SAMPLES - Jim Krumnow, an experienced core driller for Pennzoil Sulfur [formerly Duval Corp.] of Carlsbad, N.M., supervised the core drilling operation performed for the Trans-Pecos Superconducting Super Collider steering committee in Pecos and Reeves Counties last week. [Pioneer Photo]](/sites/fortstocktonpioneer.com/files/styles/image_420/public/eab1b5f18c_Ar00802016.jpg?itok=L-cpbVOj "May 1987 - TRANS-PECOS SSC SITE CORE SAMPLES - Jim Krumnow, an experienced core driller for Pennzoil Sulfur [formerly Duval Corp.] of Carlsbad, N.M., supervised the core drilling operation performed for the Trans-Pecos Superconducting Super Collider steering committee in Pecos and Reeves Counties last week. [Pioneer Photo]")
Tomato spider mites appear in May and June
Dear Neil: My Celebrity tomatoes are doing the same thing this year that they did last year. Last year I replanted in the same location in August and had a great fall crop, but here I go again this spring. The bottom leaves are turning pale yellow.
Panther Baseball Season Ends in Bi-District Round
The Fort Stockton Panthers saw their 2026 baseball season come to an end Friday afternoon in Seminole after dropping a two-game playoff series to the Canyon Eagles in the Bi-District round.
Panthers, Prowlers Celebrate Spring Fling
The Fort Stockton High School athletic programs gathered together this week for the annual Spring Fling celebration, an event that has become a staple of Panther and Prowler athletics since it was first introduced four years ago by former Athletic Director Jeremy Hickman.
Howell resigns as Fort Stockton ISD athletic director after one year
Fort Stockton ISD Athletic Director and Head Football Coach DJ Howell has resigned from his position, with his departure set to take effect June 30—almost exactly one year after he was hired to lead Panther and Prowler athletics.
Hernandez Secures State Berth in 200m
Fort Stockton senior Eduardo Hernandez is headed back to Austin after another standout performance at the UIL Region 1-4A Track and Field Championships held May 1-2 at Lowrey Field in Lubbock.
