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Maplewood 2 solar project completed

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Energy Transfer on April 30 celebrated the official energizing of the Maplewood 2 solar project located in Pecos County. The 28 megawatt alternating current facility in West Texas will deliver low-cost, clean power to Energy Transfer under a 15-year power purchase agreement. This agreement marks Energy Transfer’s first-ever dedicated solar contract.
Pictured from left to right is: Spivey Paup (Managing Director, Development, Recurrent Energy) Pecos Count Judge Joe Shuster, Remie Ramos (Executive Director, Fort Stockton Economic Development Corporation), David Perez (Sr. Director, Power Origination, Energy Transfer), Matt Ramsey (COO, Energy Transfer), Michael Arndt (General Manager and President, Recurrent Energy), Mario Rivera (SVP, Marketing & Optimization, Energy Transfer), Eric Amundsen (SVP, Operations, Energy Transfer). Contributed Photo

Texas counties declare a disaster

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A dozen South Texas counties have declared a state of disaster due to the growing illegal immigration crisis. Announcing that “health, life and property [are under] imminent threat,” beleaguered officials say the influx of border crossers is cannibalizing their limited resources.
Texas counties declare a disaster

National Decision Day 2021

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Fort Stockton High School held a National Decision Day ceremony on May 1 in the school’s commons area. The event features high school seniors declaring their intent for careers, military, and future education. Students needed to provide proof of decision (college acceptance letter or military acceptance) in order to participate in the reception. FSISD broadcasted the decisions via social media for the community to view. Pictured are the seniors who participated in the event and were in-person learners. Front row from left to right: Nickie Reynosa, Audrey Gonzalez, Mikayla Alvarez, Nichole Galindo, Shelby Murphy, Alyss Valenzuela, Ty Savage. Back row: Reign Rangel, Katie Villarreal, Rochelle Quiroz, Jennifer Alvarado, Cade Bayer, Jose Bislar, Savannah Rodriguez, Kristoff Colinayo, Mallorie Crenshaw, Dylan Jeter, Kylie Duarte. Photo by Nathan Heuer
National Decision Day 2021

Showing support for Big Bend Open Road Race

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BEST WESTERN PLUS HAMPTON INN The Hampton Inn and Best Western Plus staff in Fort Stockton welcomed the Big Bend Open Road Racers as race week started. All employees form each hotel were photographed before the event.
Showing support for Big Bend Open Road Race

City moves forward with RFQ

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The City of Fort Stockton City Council took an important initial step towards building a new rec center in Fort Stockton on April 27 at the group’s regular meeting. Re-elected councilman Paul Casias presented a brief summary of what the project would intel and the need in the Fort Stockton community for a new athletic facility.
City of Fort Stockton

Mayor, city councilman reelected

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The voter turnout rose by over 15 percent from the 2019 election, but the results proved to be identical for the May 1 election as Fort Stockton Mayor Chris Alexander and city councilmen Paul Casias and Ruben Falcon all retained their seats after a highly-contested race that came to a conclusion on Saturday.
Chris Alexander

PECOS COUNTY 150TH COMMEMORATION

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The Pecos County Historical Commission held a brief ceremony to commemorate the creation of Pecos County 150 years on May 3 at Zero Stone Park near the Pecos County Courthouse in Fort Stockton. PCHC President Paul Weatherby read a statement regarding the history of the county, along with Pecos County Judge Joe Shuster, who read a statement as well. The ceremony ended with gun shots in the air by reenactors and by PCHC secretary Kirby Warnock. Pictured is the PCHC board and citizens who were at the event by the Pecos County flag, which was made by the Imperial Improvement Organization in 1971 for their Fourth of July celebration that celebrated 100th year of Pecos County’s existence. See the full video of the ceremony on the Pioneer’s Facebook page. Photo by Nathan Heuer
PECOS COUNTY 150TH COMMEMORATION

Illegal immigrant discovered in city dumpster

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A report of a kid playing in a city dumpster on May 3 led to the finding of an illegal immigrant shortly after by Fort Stockton Code Enforcement Officer Jeremy Gonzalez. Gonzalez was dispatched to go check on the safety of a kid and to potentially relay the news to their parents Monday morning, but when he arrived to the scene between north Orient St.
The individual captured by the Border Patrol on Monday in Fort Stockton was photographed by Jeremy Gonzalez by a city dumpster before the law enforcement agency arrived to the scene. The code enforcement officer took the photo to help identify the male if he decided to make an attempt to run away. Photo by Jeremy Gonzalez

Maplewood 2 solar project complete

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Energy Transfer on April 30 celebrated the official energizing of the Maplewood 2 solar project located in Pecos County. The 28 mega-watt alternating current facility in West Texas will deliver low-cost, clean power to Energy Transfer under a 15-year power purchase agreement. This agreement marks Energy Transfer’s first-ever dedicated solar contract.

Energy Transfer held a ribbon cutting ceremony at their Maplewood 2 Solar farm in Pecos County a week ago. Pictured from left to right is: Spivey Paup (Managing Director, Development, Recurrent Energy) Pecos Count Judge Joe Shuster, Remie Ramos (Executive Director, Fort Stockton Economic Development Corporation), David Perez (Sr. Director, Power Origination, Energy Transfer), Matt Ramsey (COO, Energy Transfer), Michael Arndt (General Manager and President, Recurrent Energy), Mario Rivera (SVP, Marketing & O
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