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Chevron launches digital initiative, ‘Permian Proud’

3 years ago By Press Release

Chevron’s Mid-Continent Business Unit (MCBU) is excited to announce the launch of Permian Proud, a pioneering digital initiative that aims to shine a light on what makes the Permian Basin an essential region of the world and a special place to live, work and play.

As a company that’s been part of this region since 1925, Chevron knows first-hand the unique character and history of this community. The focus of Permian Proud will be on the news and information that makes us all proud to live in this region.

Fort Stockton drug bust leads to seizure of cocaine, steroids

3 years ago By News Staff

A narcotics investigation that took place over 18 months led to arrest of a Fort Stockton resident on Aug. 11 and the seizure of over 300 grams of illegal drugs.

The Pecos County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of United States Marshal’s Service and the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division Special Agents, effected multiple first degree felony warrants for manufacture or delivery of cocaine on Omar Serna, 40.

Education highlights at Barrio Fest 2022

3 years ago By News Staff

Fort Stockton Community Theatre’s Barrio Fest - A Celebration of the Hispanic Culture in Fort Stockton - will provide third-graders with a morning of educational experiences on Friday, Sept. 16, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the FMH Meeting Hall, the Nelson Street Theatre, and other learning sites in the theatre’s neighborhood. The Barrio Fest weekend will provide cultural, historical, and educational activities so people will become aware of the then-and-now of the Hispanic Culture, and the impact the Hispanic community has made in all facets of economic and social development.

Hodges’ recognized for generous donation

3 years ago By News Staff

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Darren Hodges and his mother Vida Hodges were recognized at Monday’s city council meeting for their $1 million donation for the additions and renovations of the Fort Stockton Convention Center patio. The first donation of $500,000 was officially given to the city at the meeting. The Fort Stockton City Council proceeded to approve the naming of the patio as the “Hodges Pavilion.” City council then approved the solicitation of request for proposals for the construction of two restrooms (patio and main hall) a

Recreation center project put on hold

3 years ago By Nathan Heuer

A new recreation center project in Fort Stockton is being put on hold for the foreseeable future following a discussion that was held at the Intergovernmental Recreation Board meeting in Fort Stockton late last month.

The Fort Stockton Recreation Center is currently located at 1201 W. Sherer St. Pictured is the gym to the facility which features two youth basketball courts or one full-sized basketball court. The campus, which houses the gym, was originally built in 1958. File Photo

Iraan-Sheffield, Buena Vista school districts add school resource officers

3 years ago By

For the first time in their school district’s history, Iraan-Sheffield ISD and Buena Vista ISD will have school resource officers stationed at their campus during the school year.

The Pecos County Commissioners Court approved the SRO agreement at their regular meeting on Aug. 8 following unanimous approval by both school boards last month.

Pecos County Sheriff’s Office Deputy C. Moore, middle, will be the Buena Vista ISD SRO for the 2022-2023 school year. From left to right: Pecos County Judge Joe Shuster, Moore, Pecos County Sheriff TJ Perkins. Courtesy Photo

Border Patrol agents assisted in recovery of a deceased person

3 years ago By News Staff

U.S. Border Patrol agents from Sanderson Station last week assisted in the recovery of a migrant family’s adult daughter out in the desert as they received information from the parents that the daughter was left behind.

Lira visits Pecos County, Pioneer

3 years ago By News Staff

Democrat John Lira, candidate for Texas House Representatives District 23, visited Pecos County and the Fort Stockton Pioneer on July 29 as a part of his ‘Boots on the Ground Tour’ that features stops in all 29 counties that make up the district. Lira spoke on his desire to update asylum laws to improve the immigration process, implementing enhanced background checks/license as a requirement to acquire semi-automatic weapons, and his support for the oil industry. Lira will be running against incumbent Congressman Tony Gonzales in the upcoming November election. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Grants available for local artists and musicians

3 years ago By News Staff

The Fort Stockton SLAM (Support of Local Arts & Music) grant applications are now being accepted until Aug. 31, 2022, for artists and musicians residing in Pecos County.

Inmate Arrests Report – Pecos County Jail (July 29-Aug. 3)

3 years ago By News Staff

July 29

Oscar Olivarez, of Mathis, Texas at 12:13 a.m., officers from the Department of Public Safety apprehended Olivares on a warrant (San Patricio County) for indecency with child sexual contact. Olivarez received a $50,000 bond and was sent to San Patricio County.

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