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Bastrop — The first woman engineer in Texas is set to be honored with a new historical marker in Bastrop County. In 1938, Leah Moncure made history by becoming the first woman in Texas to earn a professional engineering license.

On the morning of New Years Day of 2025, community members, friends and family gathered in the Pecos County Courthouse to witness the swearing in of offices for several elected officials. After addressing those present and sharing the progress of the previous year, Judge Joe Shuster welcomed those who had won the Nov.

YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO DO Your guide to local places to go and things to do! If you have an event for our Do Something! listing, please e-mail litzy.rodriguez@ fortstocktonpioneer. com January 9-10 Pecos County Livestock Show, Pecos County Coliseum January 9 Women’s Survivor Gathering, Glitzy’s Brew 2-3 p.m.

The stars at night are big and bright, but not every city on the globe can see them. However, within the guarded International Dark Sky Reserve, inhabitants, which includes all forms of life, can still enjoy the night sky and the benefits the darkness offers.

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The Pecos County Commissioners Court met in a regular session on Monday, April 8, with multiple agenda items. After the invocation and approving previous meet- ing minutes, the court proceeded to approve the following items.

Editor’s Note: Happy New Year! This special edition of the Pioneer is a part of the “ Year in Review” tradition. As the new year begins, we have the opportunity to reflect on the path behind us before we look ahead to the future. The following stories are moments from 2024. This past year held many changes for Fort Stockton, full of celebrations and success as well as grief and hardship. May the new year bring you joy and bring you closer to those you love.

The Fort Stockton City Council and Fort Stockton 4B Economic Development Board (EDC) are proud to announce the completion of the first phase of the Lannom Park renovations. Through the forward-looking vision of the Fort Stockton City Council, the children of our community can enjoy a safer and upgraded park experience. The replacement of playground equipment was a priority for the safety of our children. The improved playground equipment includes shade over the play area. Earlier this year the City of Fort Stockton Parks Department upgraded the sprinkler system in preparation for this joint project with the EDC for additional improvements. In the remaining phases of the Lannom Park renovations, the park will receive a new swing set with shade and solar lighting throughout the park.

FIDDLER’S GREEN Next month, I turn 80, something I never imagined would happen. Partly because, as a War Baby, I grew up at a time when unknown dangers lurked, and instead of avoiding them, we embraced them.

In today’s fast-paced world, waiting feels unbearable. We distract ourselves in lines and scroll endlessly on our phones, conditioned by technology to crave instant results. Yet, waiting is often an essential part of spiritual growth.