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FSISD pumps brakes on fuel station

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

One of the Fort Stockton School Board’s biggest potential projects in 2021 reversed courses at the group’s regular meeting on June 28 upon the recommendation of superintendent Dr. Gabriel Zamora.

The Fort Stockton ISD School Board unanimously approved a proposal from JF Petroleum to build a transportation fuel station that was not to exceed a cost of $1,050,000 at the school board meeting on May 24.

The meeting was Ralph Traynham’s last as superintendent before Zamora took over those duties in June.

YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO DO

4 years ago By News Staff

If you have an event for our Do Something! listing, please e-mail nathan.heuer fortstocktonpioneer.com. JULY 9 Bryon Garrison & The Rainmakers will perform at Zero Stone Park in Fort Stockton on Friday, July 9 starting at 7:30 p.m.

Summer Off The Patio Concert Series

4 years ago By News Staff

Kenney Maines performed live as a part of the Summer Off The Patio Concert Series at the Annie Riggs Memorial Museum July 1 in front a large crowd. Free wine was provided at the event by way of the Grey Mule. The concert series will run through August 12 and be featured every other week through that date. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Scavenger hunt set

4 years ago By News Staff

Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine’s Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt returns for another year of summer fun across Texas. Travel to various locations regionally or statewide, take a selfie, and post it with the hashtag #GOSH2021. Discover history, wildlife, parks, waterways, and quirky attractions - plus iconic Texas food stops as a bonus to enjoy along the way. The challenge ends at midnight on Labor Day, Sept. 6.

Hunt permit applications now accepted

4 years ago By News Staff

Hunters looking for a new opportunity or a change of scenery this fall should check out the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department drawn hunt permits program. Applications are being accepted now for a shot at almost 10,000 permits in 61 hunt categories.

Church welcomes new pastor

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

From a young age Efrain Belmontes felt a conviction to help others on a spiritual level. The native of Chihuahua, Mexico knew he wanted to become a pastor at the age of 14 and after graduating high school in El Paso, Belmontes started down the path to become a minister.

New First United Methodist of Fort Stockton pastor Efrain Belmontes, left, is pictured with his son Luka and wife Abby.

Xi Zeta Lambda awards scholarships

4 years ago By News Staff

The Xi Zeta Lambda sorority of Beta Sigma Phi, recognized its annual scholarships on June 13 to three Fort Stockton High School 2021 graduates. The presentation was held on the lawn of the Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce. They were presented with a Panther Blue Goodie Bag by members of the sorority. Xi Zeta Lambda, a service sorority, has been giving back to the community of Fort Stockton by participating in the Fort Stockton High School Scholarship Clearinghouse and awarding scholarships for over 25 years. Pictured from left to right: Delores Luera, Darrla Pules, scholarship recipients: Cesar Zarate, Julissa Talavera, Vivian Hickman, Mary Lujan. Not present was third recipient, Elyss Valenzuela. Courtesy Photo

Locals participate in Comanche Springs 5K

4 years ago By News Staff

The Comanche Creek Trail had a massive turnout for its opening Saturday morning with over 50 people in attendance to break in the trail. Photo by Jeremy Gonzalez The Comanche Creek Trail had a massive turnout for its opening Saturday morning with over 50 people in attendance to break in the trail.

Locals participate in Comanche Springs 5K

Sandlot baseball returns

4 years ago By News Staff

Baseball games and water usually mean rainouts, but not this time. On Saturday, July 17, teams from Fort Stockton and Marfa will play a sandlot baseball game to celebrate the Comanche Springs water restoration effort underway in Fort Stockton.

FM 1053 to reopen Friday

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, FM 1053 between FM 11 and FM 1450 will reopen Friday according to Texas Department of Transportation Public Information Officer Gene Powell.

“It looks like we’re still on schedule to be open Friday. If everything goes as planned it’ll be open Friday,” Powell said on Wednesday.

The likely reopening will come two weeks after the road was initially shut down to heavy rainfall and a crack that was caused by the precipitation.