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Congressman Tony Gonzales joins Texas delegation members in demanding answers from ERCOT

5 years ago By News Staff

Congressman Tony Gonzales joined Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D., Congressman Michael McCaul, Congressman Van Taylor, Congressman August Pfluger, Congressman Randy Weber, Congressman John Carter, Congressman Michael Cloud, Congressman Roger Williams, Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne, Congresswoman Kay Granger, Congressman Kevin Brady, Congressman Louie Gohmert, Congressman Dan Crenshaw, Congressman Chip Roy, and Congressman Jodey C.

COVID-19 active cases drop to 4-month low

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

It has been over four months since active COVID-19 cases in Pecos County have dropped below 20 people.

On Tuesday, Feb. 16 the active case number reported in the county was 18 – the lowest number reported since Sept. 28, 2020.

There have been 17 new cases reported from Feb. 9 to Feb. 16 and 26 recoveries, moving the active case number down by 10 since Feb. 9.

VALENTINE SWEETHEART

5 years ago By News Staff

Xi Zeta Lambda was excited to crown their new Valentine Sweetheart for 2021 Selina Chavez Calderon She is an awesome friend, wife and mother. Xi Zeta is honored to have her as a sister. She represents al that a Beta Sigma Sister is and is truly a yellow rose of friendship and sister by choice! She cares for her family and community and continues to love and support our chapters mission of community service! Congratulations Selina the sweetest-sweetheart of 2021 and wonderful sorority sister. Courtesy Photo

New trail coming to national park

5 years ago By News Staff

Future Big Bend National Park visitors will enjoy another opportunity to get up, get out, and enjoy the wide-open spaces of Big Bend when work is completed on a new hiking trail next year. The Lone Mountain Trail will circumnavigate the base of Lone Mountain, an imposing feature just north of park headquarters at Panther Junction.

Lone Mountain in Big Bend National Park. Courtesy photo

Miller issues warning about food supply chain

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer

On Feb. 16, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller issued a dire warning about the statewide impact of the winter storm on agriculture and the food supply chain. Farmers and ranchers across the state are seeing devastating effects from the cold weather on livestock, feed, and agriculture products.

MAMA WON’T FLY

5 years ago By News Staff

The cast of Fort Stockton Community Theatre’s production of “Mama Won’t Fly” invites everyone to make reservations for one of the five performances, starting on Friday, Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. The play will also run from Feb. 22. There will be a matinee at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 21. The comedy is written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten. Plan for an evening or afternoon of fun and call 336-3180 for reservations. The slapstick comedy is directed by Alice Duerksen and stars, in order of appearance, Pam Palileo, Penny Smith, Michelle Salazar, Kirby Warnock, Tracy Alexander, Michele Huckaby, Oralia Hall, Dean Duerksen, Frank Lacy, and a mystery guest star. Courtesy photo

Land Office launches Texas Defense Task Force

5 years ago By News Staff

On Feb. 8 Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced formation of the Texas Defense Task Force within the General Land Office, with the mission to identify federal overreach and fend off threats to the Texas oil and gas economy.

Hoff now U.S. attorney for the Western District

5 years ago By News Staff

On Jan. 26, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas appointed Ashley Chapman Hoff as U.S. Attorney effective Jan. 25. U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman administered the oath of office to Hoff at the federal courthouse in Austin.

SHEEP DOG TRIALS

5 years ago By News Staff

The Texas Sheep Dog Association hosted a USBCHA & TSDA sanctioned trial competit’on from Feb. 10-12 in Fort Stockton at the gun club located off 1-10 exit 261. Over 50 dogs competed at the event in 11 different divisions. All or most of the dogs were border collies. Faansie Basson’s dog, Jack, was the lone two-division champion of the event. Other dogs that placed first included: Rose Anderson’s, Merrick; Donna Walker’s, Colt and Mac; Russel McCord’s, Sally; Ron Enzeroth’s, Dime. The event was cut two days short due to winter weather that moved into the area late Thursday evening into Friday morning. Photos by Nathan Heuer

Gonzales, Morales host Q&A sessions at Pecos County Courthouse

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Congressman of District 23, Tony Gonzales, and State Representative of District 74, Eddie Morales visited Fort Stockton and hosted question and answer sessions last week at the Pecos County Courthouse.

Congressman (District 23) Tony Gonzales participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Feb. 10, marking the official opening of his Fort Stockton district office at the Pecos County Courthouse. Gonzales’ Regional District Director, Jalen Falcon, will be working out of the office. Gonzales did the ceremony before a question-and-answer session on the second floor of the courthouse with county and city officials. Photo by Nathan Heuer

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