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Where Ya Headed?

5 years ago By Jeremy Gonzalez

Body The phrase “there’s no place like home” rang true for Tom Childs as he pulled up to his parents house with a fleet of bikers from the Rig Riders Motorcycle Club. “I was born and raised in Fort Stockton,” Childs said.

The Rig Riders Motorcycle Club, Houston and Tyler chapters, stopped in Fort Stockton while riding to Big Bend National Park last week. The group received a warm welcome from Jimmy and Joyce Childs, the parents of member Tom Childs. Courtesy photo

Where Ya Headed?

5 years ago By Jeremy Gonzalez

Body In 2021, it is not uncommon to hear some unusual names, but possibly one of the most uncommon of names arrived in Fort Stockton this week. “My name is Spiral Staircase,” said the wanderer without giving a second thought.

A man who introduces himself as Spiral Staircase reclines for some eggs with his dog Potato. The barefoot wanderer was also accompanied by his wife Toast. Photo by Jeremy Gonzalez

Frontier CASA helps provide children with a safe and loving home

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Body In 1977, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) was started by judge David Soukup in Seattle, Wash. when he decided he needed to know more about the children whose lives were in his hands.

Frontier CASA held a ribbon cutting ceremony at their office in Fort Stockton on April 1. The event comes 20 months after the office first opened at its current location on 101 N. Jackson St. Courtesy Photo

“Where Ya Headed?”

5 years ago By Jeremy Gonzalez Pioneer Reporter

Body It's not every day you see an artist standing in the grass painting a giant roadrunner, but that's exactly what happened here in Fort Stockton on March 22.

Beating the odds: Miracle Baby 18 years later

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Body All was well and good for Heather Kopeck leading up to her 24-week checkup for her first pregnancy. Then in a matter of 48 hours after that doctor visit, her life and her baby’s life were in the balance.

“Where Ya Headed?”

5 years ago By Jeremy Gonzalez

Body Emerging from their car with stacks of Frisbees, travelers Greg and Garret were ready to unwind with a game of disc golf at the Rooney Park on March 20. "We're headed to Austin," Greg said.

Friends Greg and Garret stopped in Fort Stockton to enjoy the sunny weather and some disc golf at the Rooney Park on Saturday.

Pecos County People: Vega provides coordination through pandemic

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Body When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the nation and Texas last March, the region’s hospital preparedness program specialist, Connie Vega, had the previous experience to help her thrive in the trying time that lied ahead.

From left to right: Kevin Anderson, Connie Vega, Naomi Valenzuela, Cliff Harris, Roberta Garcia, Joe Shuster, Jessie Dominguez, Ethny Valenzuela. The group is pictured with the first strategic national stockpile brought to a warehouse in Fort Stockton in March of 2020. Courtesy Photo

“Where Ya Headed?”

5 years ago By Jeremy Gonzalez

Body Playing a ukulele from the side door of her van, a passing-through Canadian traveler introduced herself as “C”. “I’ll eventually be headed back to Ontario, Canada,” she explained.

Bur clover is fairly easily eliminated with 2,4-D spray

5 years ago By Neil Sperry

Body Dear Neil: I have a lawn that has been very healthy. Recently, however, clover has started to invade it. I’ve sprayed with 2,4-D. It kills it for a while, but then it comes back. What will kill it for good?

The Bible is clear

5 years ago By Rev. Warren Camp

Body Last week we looked at the first letter of the acronym SCAN in regard to the characteristics of the Bible - sufficiency, clarity, authority, and necessity. This week we will look at the Bible’s clarity. The Bible is clear.

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