Pecan Show winners
Pecos County Pecan Show winners were announced on Dec. 3 at First National Bank of Fort Stockton. Pictured from left to right is Karan Heffelfinger, Dion Chavez, Kaylin Heritage, Payton Keifer.
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Fort Stockton Fire Department Awards Banquet
Current and former Fort Stockton firefighters were honored at the annual Fort Stockton Fire Department Awards Banquet last week.
Your Guide To Local Places To Go And Things To Do
If you have an event for our Do Something! listing, please e-mail nathan.heuer fortstocktonpioneer.com. DEC.
Toy drive to bring cheer to children
A local church is working to give away 500 toys to children before Christmas. “I know it’s just a toy, but a toy to a child who maybe wasn’t going to get one this season is a big deal to us,” People Church Pastor Victor Lopez said.
Where Ya Headed?
Two cats peered out the window of a silver hearse as a man named Smokey came into view and said, “I’m not a mortician, but I used to be.” The Colorado native stuck a cigar in his mouth and walked over to the hood of his 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham.
Locals enjoy time at Stockton Market
Local vendors scattered across Zero Stone Park, adjacent to the Pecos County Courthouse, on a brisk afternoon to sell merchandise for the Stockton Market and enjoy time with friends and family.
Breakfast with Santa
Families of all kinds were welcomed at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish North Campus in Fort Stockton on Saturday, Dec. 4 for Breakfast with Santa.
FORT STOCKTON CHRISTMAS PARADE
The Annual Fort Stockton Christmas Parade took place on Dickinson Boulevard and Main Street on Dec. 3. Over 50 vehicles and 100 individuals participated in the event.
PCMH names new CNO
Hope.
It is a word that is heard often. But for Rachel Rodriguez, it is a way of life.
As a 1991 graduate of Fort Stockton High School, Rodriguez’s pride and joy has always been with her community.
UPRA Rodeo Committee Person of the Year
Arna McCorkle, executive of the Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce, was awarded the 2021 UPRA Rodeo Committee Person of the Year on Nov. 30. McCorkle has long been involved with helping put on the rodeo behind the scenes and brining the event back to Fort Stockton. Courtesy Photo
