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Xi Leta Lambda hosts Holiday Auction

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

For the first time in 15 years, the Xi Leta Lambda sorority held a Holiday Auction to raise money for scholarships for Fort Stockton High School students. Sorority members made over 40 items ranging from decorations, gift baskets, and baked goods for the auction on Nov.

Numerous community members gathered for Xi Leta Lambda’s Holiday Auction on Nov. 18 in the building connected to the Fort Stockton Community Theatre. Photo by Nathan Heuer

PCSB to sponsor Foster Child Giving Tree

4 years ago By News Staff

Child Protective Services has joined efforts with The Pecos County State Bank in sponsoring the “Foster Child Giving Tree” this year.

COVID cases see sharp decline

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Pecos County took a sharp drop for the first time in three weeks. Pecos County Emergency Management Coordinator Jessie Dominguez reported that there were 30 active cases on Nov.

Water well OK’d for MPGCD

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

The Middle Pecos Groundwater Conservation District will soon gain more insight on water quality and water depth near the Comanche Springs area. MPGCD received approval to drill a water well near the Pecos County Water Improvement #1 office at the Fort Stockton City Council meeting on Nov.

Data center set to bring in 50 jobs

4 years ago By Megan Wehring

The county has its eyes set on bringing in another data center, which would boost economic development and community growth.

Individuals involved with the development with the new data center project that is set to take place in Pecos County were in Fort Stockton this past week. Pictured from left to right is: Jesse Broderick - Sumit Credits, Jamie McAvity, Ryan Gordon, Richard Godwin, Pierre Depeyster all of Cormint Data Systems Inc, Remie Ramos - Fort Stockton EDC. Courtesy Photo

FSHS students participate in NASA program

4 years ago By Megan Wehring

Fort Stockton High School was put on the map after two students were chosen for the NASA High School Aerospace Scholars Program.

Fort Stockton High School science teacher Marcos Mendoza is filled with overflowing pride as two of his students participate in the NASA High School Aerospace Scholars Program. Pictured from left to right: Aiden Rayos, Fernando Corrales and Marcos Mendoza. Photo by Megan Wehring

Inmate Arrests Report – Pecos County Jail (Nov. 10-17)

4 years ago By News Staff

November 10 Victor Korir, of Bakersfield, CA at 2:33 p.m. officers from the Pecos County Sheriff’s Office apprehended Korir, who had a failure to appear warrant form criminal mischief more than $2,500 and less than $30,000. Korir received a $6,000 bond and was released the same day.

Annual art show set for Saturday

4 years ago By News Staff

The Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to attend the 47th Annual Arts & Crafts Show at the Pecos County Civic Center on Saturday, Nov. 20. Shop for unique toys and gifts from local and regional crafters and artists for everyone on your holiday list.

FSISD adds Spanish Trail Lodge to housing arsenal

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

School housing for professional staff within the Fort Stockton Independent School District made a significant leap in quantity on Nov. 15 at the district’s regular board meeting. The Fort Stockton ISD school board decided to move forward with the purchase of the Spanish Trail Lodge for $705,000.