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Midland College/WRTTC Cadet Class of 2021

4 years ago By News Staff

Midland College Williams Regional Technical Training Center Law Enforcement Academy Cohort 3 Cadet Class of 2021 held a graduation ceremony on July 29. Congratulations to cadet graduates Emilio Briones, Donnie De La Cruz, Jonathan Lechuga, Adriana Rodriguez, Jessica Sherrell and Estevan Tarnez. Students began the program in September 2020 and have completed 768 hours of training in 47 different topics included in the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic Peace Officer course. Courtesy Photo

Input sought from downtown business owners

4 years ago By Jeremy Gonzalez

City Manager Frank Rodriguez issued a survey to downtown business owners on Aug. 3 in efforts to discuss possible revitalization projects.

Dates announced for festival

4 years ago By News Staff

The Marfa Chamber of Commerce has confirmed the 34th annual Marfa Lights Festival will take place on Friday, Sept. 3, and Saturday, Sept.

Bill introduced to reimburse border farmers, ranchers

4 years ago By News Staff

U.S. Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) joined fellow Texas lawmakers in introducing legislation to reimburse farmers and ranchers for damages and vandalism that occurred on their property due to the illegal immigration crisis.

FORT STOCKTON ISD NEW TEACHER BIOS

4 years ago By News Staff

Amber Corral School/Department: Intermediate/Special Service Subject/Position: Assistant Speech-Language Pathologist Hometown: Fort Stockton Degrees/University: Bachelor’s degree in speech language & hearing sciences Teaching experience None Why did you become a teacher? I became a teacher because I wanted to give back to the community. Fort Stockton has a great platform.

Renovations, repairs underway at Stocktons Entertainment

4 years ago By Megan Wehring

Following the city of Fort Stockton’s $1.2 million purchase of Stockton’s Entertainment last year, the event center is still undergoing renovations. The former entertainment complex housed a movie theatre, bowling alley and an outdoor mini-golf course.

Pictured is the area where bowling alleys used to be and where the new conventional hall will be located when renovations are complete in the area of the building. Photo by Megan Wehring

COVID-19 active cases rise to 14 in county

4 years ago By News Staff

The COVID-19 active case total in Pecos County continued to rise yesterday as the number hit a five-month high on Tuesday according to a report provided by the county’s emergency management coordinator Jessie Dominguez.

There are currently 14 active cases in the county – the highest total since Feb. 16 (165 days ago). Of the 14 active cases, only two were vaccinated.

COVID-19 active cases reach 20-week high in Pecos County

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

The COVID-19 active case total hit a five-month high on Monday, Aug. 2 in Pecos County according to a report provided by the county’s emergency management coordinator Jessie Dominguez.

There are currently eight active cases in the county – the highest total since March 12 (143 days ago).

Heading into Monday, there were three active cases and that number increased by five due to seven positive tests.

All BVISD students to receive free meals

4 years ago By News Staff

Buena Vista ISD announced its policy on Aug. 2 that this school year, healthy meals will be offered every school day to all students at no cost. Typically, a student’s household must meet income eligibility requirements to qualify for free or reduced-price meals. However, the USDA issued guidance that allows schools to offer meals to all students at no cost for the 2021-2022 school year.

School registration, supply cost details

4 years ago By News Staff

The Fort Stockton ISD student registration will begin in-person and online on Aug. 4 at 9 a.m. finish on Saturday, Aug. 7, ending at 2 p.m.

The district encourages parents to use online registration for all students – new and returning – at the district’s webpage https://www.fsisd.net/2021Registration.

Schools will be available to help families with online registration “in-person” at their child’s school during the following help times: