Focused Care begins Pfizer vaccine administration
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Focused Care at Fort Stockton began COVID-19 vaccination clinics on Friday, Jan. 15 at its long-term care community.
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Granado helps lead fight against COVID-19 in Pecos County
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When the pandemic first stuck back in March across the United States, healthcare workers and first responders did all they could to prepare for the unimaginable effects that were about to take place due to COVID-19.
Mayor gives timeline of city events
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Fort Stockton mayor Chris Alexander laid out a timeline of events in the city that are still going to take place as of last week during a weekly COVID-19 update at City Hall on Thursday, Jan. 14. Alexander highlighted the events by stating the Pecos County Rodeo won the best rodeo in the state of Texas in 2019. Here is a list of events the mayor mentioned, including ones that have yet to be decided.
January is School Board Month
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The Fort Stockton Independent School District will join 1,024 school districts throughout Texas to celebrate January as School Board Recognition Month. School board members are volunteers who shoulder critical responsibilities and often make difficult choices for school districts, all without pay.
County may become vaccine hub
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Texas State Senator of District 19, Roland Gutierrez, visited Fort Stockton on Friday, Jan. 15 for an informative question and answer session at the Pecos County Courthouse.
FUN FOR THE KIDS
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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
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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.
Announcing Our New Digital Service
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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
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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
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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.
