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FUN FOR THE KIDS

5 years ago By News Staff

Pecos County Commissioner Mickey Jack Perry’s grandkids play on new playground equipment that was installed over the past few months at !man Park. Both parks in Sheffield will also be receiving new playground equipment in the coming months. The new equipment for all three parks were a combined $57,825.63, which came in under the budget of $60,000 that the commissioner’s set earlier in the year. The new equipment will include 6-foot slides for each park, climbing walls, swings, rocker horses, a jungle gym, and a few other playground items. New sand was provided in playground areas for safety. Courtesy Photo

The Old 76 brings outdoor bar scene to downtown

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

Fort Stockton natives Heather Elliot, her husband Tyler Elliot, and her brother Matt Garben have a few things in common when it comes to the places they love and what they enjoy doing. The downtown area of Fort Stockton is a location they all equally love.

The Old 76 brings outdoor bar scene to downtown

Announcing Our New Digital Service

5 years ago By News Staff

The Fort Stockton Pioneer is pleased to present two exciting upgrades to its service: our brand new website and e-Edition, a digital version of our newspaper.

The e-Edition is an exact replica of the printed edition of the Fort Stockton Pioneer in a popular, flipbook format. It is the best way for out-of-town subscribers to access timely community news. The e-Edition is easy and convenient, delivered right to your email inbox and there’s nothing to download — just click the edition and begin reading.

Panthers JV, Freshman team’s secure narrow victories vs. Alpine

5 years ago By Staff Report

PROWLERS FRESHMAN 33 GREENWOOD 30 The Prowler sub varsity team earned their second district victory in nail-biting fashion. At the end of regulation, the Prowlers had the game all tied up with Greenwood.

Donna Saul celebrates 80th birthday at NFR

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer

In 1977, Donna Saul made history by becoming the only person from Fort Stockton to qualify for the National Finals Rodeo - doing so in barrel racing by becoming one of the top 15 money-winners in the country in the event.

Donna Saul competes in the NFR on her horse Skeeter in 1977. Contributed Photo

PCMH creates vaccine hotline

5 years ago By Staff Report

Beginning this past week, Pecos County Memorial Hospital started a COVID-19 vaccine hotline for those wanting to get the Moderna vaccine who meet the Phase 1B criteria set out by the state of Texas. If you are age 65 or older, have medical conditions that put you at high risk and would like to be on a COVID-19 Vaccine Waiting List, please call Pecos County Memorial Hospital’s new COVID Vaccine Hot Line at 432-336-4293 and your name and contact number.

Gonzales safeguards oil and gas industry

5 years ago By Contributed Report

Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) has signed on as an original cosponsor to H.R.218, the Saving America’s Energy Future Act. This legislation, which was introduced on Wednesday by Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), prohibits the Biden administration from declaring a moratorium on issuing new oil and gas permits for drilling on federal lands.

Three more COVID-19 fatalities recorded

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Three additional COVID-19 related deaths were reported in Pecos County on Tuesday, Jan. 12, moving the death total in the county to 26.

PECOS COUNTY LIVESTOCK SHOW

5 years ago By News Staff

Fort Stockton’s Wallace Vazquez shows a heifer during the Pecos County Livestock Show on Friday, Jan. 8 at the Pecos County Coliseum in Fort Stockton. Vazquez won the BOPB Gilt Breed Champion over the three-day event that took place Jan. 7-9. Over 70 participants were rewarded for showing a variety of animals including rams, lambs, hogs, heifers, and Herefords. The event held its premium sale on Saturday, Jan. 9, which was open to the general public. The first two-days of the event was not open to the general public. Due to COVID-19, the show was unable to hold its food, photography, ag mechanics, pet or technology shows/competitions.