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FSISD implements mask incentives

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Mask-wearing incentives are now in place or will soon be in place at each Fort Stockton Independent School District campus for students who pledge to wear their mask every day when indoors. Principals at each campus were given the authority by the Fort Stockton ISD School Board to put incentives in place that were best fitted for their campus due to the range of motivational factors between age groups.

Fall Festival takes place on Saturday

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

This Saturday the event will be held at the former CVB Convention Center (former Stockton’s Entertainment) and have an addition compared to previous years.

The Fall Festival Cook-Off, organized by Jimmy Stephens, will be featured and have judging starting at 11 a.m. through 2 p.m.

Chicken will be judged at 11 a.m., pork ribs at noon, pork at 1 p.m., and brisket at 2 p.m.

Flu shots available in city

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Flu shots are currently available in Fort Stockton and can be received at Walmart, Dr. Mallik’s Office and at Cactus Health Services.

Midland College, WRTTC students to help put on historical event

4 years ago By Rebecca Bell

Students enrolled in business courses at the Midland College Williams Regional Technical Training Center (WRTTC) will be joining forces with the Goodnight-Loving Trail, Inc. and the Pecos County Historical Commission to help coordinate the annual Horse Head Crossing Celebration of History event on Nov. 5-6.

COVID cases increase in county

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

The COVID-19 confirmed active case number in Pecos County saw a drastic increase on Sept. 28, rising from 20 to 35.

City to lease new compactor

4 years ago By Megan Wehring

The Fort Stockton City Council approved the lease agreement for a new waste compactor at its regular meeting held on Sept. 28.

Marfa Chamber to host film shop ribbon cutting

4 years ago By Press Release

The Marfa Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of Marfa Film Shop on Thursday, Oct. 7 at 10:30 a.m.

Initial Barrio Fest Itinerary announced

4 years ago By News Staff

The following information is a tentative schedule for Barrio Fest 2022. The event is scheduled to be held Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022 to Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. For more information contact Andres Madrid at 432-360-8044.

Murder case to go to grand jury

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

A murder charge against Fort Stockton teen Andrew Pacheco, 18, in the death of Edward Ramirez will go a grand jury in October in Pecos County according to 83rd District Attorney Ori White. White confirmed that the autopsy of Ramirez was completed in the last few weeks and a 12-person grand jury will decide whether to issue a True Bill or No Bill.

New rec centers discussed at intergovernmental meeting

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Two potential new recreation facilities in Fort Stockton were at the center of discussion at an intergovernmental recreation board meeting on Sept. 22.

The field at the intermediate school campus is in consideration for a new recreation facility. The potential facility would feature basketball and volleyball courts. Photo by Nathan Heuer

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