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Teachers receive pay increase

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Teachers just starting with the district had a significant increase to their pay after an approval of a compensation plan for educators at Monday’s school board meeting. Fort Stockton ISD Superintendent Dr.

LEADERSHIP FORT STOCKTON GRADUATION

5 years ago By News Staff

The Leadership Fort Stockton program held their annual graduation ceremony on June 25 on a ranch currently ran by Arna McCorkle and her husband, located 11 miles south on of Fort Stockton on Sanderson Highway.

Entities to split recreational facility study costs

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer

The Pecos County Commissioners decided to move forward with a $7,000 contribution towards the study of future plans for the new Fort Stockton recreational facility at Monday’s regular meeting.

Employee compensation to be decided at Monday's school board meeting

5 years ago By News Staff

Approval of salary and compensation plans moving forward for district employees will be decided at the Fort Stockton ISD School Board Meeting on Monday, June 28 at 7 p.m. The board will also consider approval of a fuel station bid package, which was previously discussed at last month’s board...

Hot dog luncheon set

5 years ago By News Staff

The Pecos County Senior Center will host its annual Independence Day hot dog lunch and patriotic sing-along on Friday, July 2, at noon at the Senior Center. Hot dogs and cold tea will be provided to all attendees, followed by patriotic songs.

YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO DO

5 years ago By News Staff

If you have an event for our Do Something! listing, please e-mail nathan.heuer fortstocktonpioneer.com. JUNE 24 The Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce is hosting a meet and greet with new FSISD Superintendent Dr.

Library kicks off reading program

5 years ago By Contributed

On June 21 Imperial Public Library kicked off its summer 2021 reading program with a Magical Balloon Show featuring Robb Holladay and his Man-Eating Balloon performance. The show took place in the new community building in Imperial.

Illegals apprehended

5 years ago By News Staff

Late on June 21 Brewster County deputies conducted a traffic stop on an RV near the Big Bend National Park entrance on Texas Highway 118 south of Study Butte. The vehicle was occupied by 49 illegal aliens from Brazil, Ecuador, and Mexico, along with two U.S. citizens, including the driver.

Forty-nine immigrants huddled in an RV stopped by Brewster County deputies near Big Bend National Park. Courtesy photo

FSISD hires 9 new teachers

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer

The Fort Stockton Independent School District made the hirings of nine new teachers official on Monday at a special school board meeting. Superintendent Dr.

Variance allowed for business

5 years ago By Bethany Gaylor

The Fort Stockton City Council met in regular session on June 22, and heard presentations from Texas New Mexico Power and the Recreation Department, and discussed several ordinance and infrastructure changes.