News

It's showtime: Barragan's to manage event center theatre

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

Running a theatre has long been aspiration for the Barragan family.

Growing up, Collette Barragan and her son Tristian Barragan were passionate moviegoers that fully supported Stockton Entertainment’s theatre when it was in operation four-plus years ago.

The Barragan’s were volunteering at the Elf showing at the event center’s theatre on Dec. 20. The Barragan’s will soon be managing the theatre, which will be fully-operational in the coming months. Pictured left to right: Lino Barragan, Collette Barragan, Tristian Barragan. Photo by Nathan Heuer

FSISD full-time staff to receive COVID risk relief

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

In response to expenses and risks associated with returning to live in-person instruction during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Fort Stockton Independent Dependent School District full-time staff will be rewarded.

Inmate Arrests Report - Pecos County Jail (Dec. 1-7)

4 years ago By News Staff

It is important to note than an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

County makes salary changes

4 years ago By Megan Wehring

Two county employees are receiving a raise. On Dec.

Ability grouping to begin in 2022 at Fort Stockton ISD

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Math and reading classes within the Fort Stockton Independent School District will soon be grouped according to students’ test scores. Ability grouping was approved by the Fort Stockton ISD School Board at Monday’s meeting, setting in motion a multiphase plan that is scheduled to start in January of 2022.

Pecos County to tear down old hospital building

4 years ago By Megan Wehring

Pecos County is looking to demolish the old hospital building. Located at 205 N.

The old hospital located at 205 N. Spring Dr. in Fort Stockton is set to be demolished in the next three months. Photo by Nathan Heuer

‘Christmas in Comfort’ begins on Dec. 9

4 years ago By News Staff

“Christmas in Comfort” opens on Dec. 9 at 7:00 p.m. at The Nelson Street Theatre, 102 S. Nelson St. “Christmas in Comfort” is performed by Fort Stockton Community Theatre’s Paisano Players and stars 28 young people onstage and backstage.

Fort Stockton Community Theatre’s Paisano Players in0vites everyone to attend their performances of “Christmas in Comfort,” written by Faye Couch Reeves and sponsored and directed by Ruben Gonzales. The play opens tonight at 7:00 p.m. Pictured is the cast for the play. Courtesy Photo

Veterans Outreach & Engagement held in Fort Stockton

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Veterans in Pecos County received an opportunity for aid that hadn’t been presented before in the area’s history this past week. The Veterans Outreach & Engagement event was held at the large Community Hall at Rooney Park in Fort Stockton on Dec.

Numerous members of Congressman Tony Gonzales’ staff and those with veterans entities in the state/area were on hand to help local veterans. Pictured from left to right: Marshal Hoak, Staff Assistant of Gonzales, Jalen Falcon Regional District Director for Gonzales, Dolly Schultz, Mike Jaeger, Gary Ivy, Northwest District Manager for the Texas Veterans Commission. Photo by Nathan Heuer

PCMH names new CNO

4 years ago By Megan Wehring

Hope.

It is a word that is heard often. But for Rachel Rodriguez, it is a way of life.

As a 1991 graduate of Fort Stockton High School, Rodriguez’s pride and joy has always been with her community. She hopes to continue that connection in her new position at the Pecos County Memorial Hospital as Chief Nursing Officer.

Film Society sets free holiday movie slate

4 years ago By Press Release

The Fort Stockton Film Society will offer two great holiday movies for the Christmas season at no charge.

Bring the family to laugh at National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation on Saturday, Dec. 18, and then come back on Tuesday, Dec. 21, for A Wonderful Life.

Subscribe to News