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Euonymus scale is an extremely serious threat to plants

5 years ago By Gardener’s Mailbag By Neil Sperry

Dear Neil: These shrubs were trimmed back last fall to allow for new growth. They survived the winter and dry spells, but now we see that they’re covered with these white specks. What are they? Will they damage the plants? What should we do?

Euonymus scale is an extremely serious threat to plants

Cases reach zero in county

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

The number of active COVID-19 cases in Pecos County reached it’s lowest point since the start of the pandemic a year ago this past week. It was reported on March 30 that there were no active cases in the county and only four pending tests.

Candidates narrowed to six

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

The Fort Stockton Independent School District’s search for a new superintendent took an important step forward on Tuesday as a list of 45 candidates was reduced to six after a unanimous vote by the school board at the group’s special meeting.

COMANCHE SPRINGS RODEO

5 years ago By News Staff

Fort Stockton’s Andy Rivera, right, pulls his son off a sheep during the mutton busting competition at the Comanche Springs Rodeo on March 26 Photo by Nathan Heuer.

Budget changes needed for community center

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

The Pecos County Commissioners decided at their regular meeting on March 22 that’ll they’ll need to make a budget adjustment in order to accept a bid for the new Coyanosa Community Center. The county’s funds for the project were approximately $600,000 short of the cost of the lowest bidder’s bid due to a lack of pilot payments from solar farms in last year.

COVID-19 active cases stay low

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

Two weeks after Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order went into effect, COVID-19 active cases continue to stay low in Pecos County.

Pecos County had six active cases on March 10 – the day the order started – and number has went no higher than eight since that time.

On March 23 it was reported that there are five current active cases in the county and five pending tests. As of March 19, there was one Pecos County resident hospitalized outside of the county.

YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO DO

5 years ago By News Staff

If you have an event for our Do Something! listing, please e-mail nathan.heuerfortstocktonpioneercom. MARCH 25-27 The Comanche Springs Rodeo will take place on Thursday, March 25 through Saturday, March 27 at the Pecos County Coliseum.

Items needed for children

5 years ago By News Staff

New playing cards, dominoes, and soccer balls are being collected at First Presbyterian Church office and at 208 North Oklahoma in Fort Stockton at the request of the Red Cross for use by the unaccompanied minors in Midland.

COVID-19 active cases stay low in Pecos County

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Two weeks after Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order went into effect, COVID-19 active cases continue to stay low in Pecos County. Pecos County had six active cases on March 10 - the day the order started - and number has gone no higher than eight since that time.

5 notable buildings built by John Oates

5 years ago By Barbara Kipgen

In Volume 2 of Pecos County History, John Oates’ daughters, Ruth and Mary Elizabeth, wrote of his coming to Fort Stockton, and of the buildings C.S. and John Oats Construction erected in Texas and New Mexico.

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