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City weathers winter storm

5 years ago By Jeremy Gonzalez Pioneer Reporter

Body Like most parts of Texas, Fort Stockton had to take on the numerous challenges unleashed by the recent arctic temperatures. However, the City of Fort Stockton prepared a week in advance and was not blindsided by the frigid conditions.

Fort Stockton’s Main Street resembled a slick skating rink as the winter storm dumped freezing ice and snow last week. Photo by Jeremy Gonzalez

Commissioners oppose unfunded mandates

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

Body State unfunded mandates, Senate Bill 234, and House Bill 749 were at the center of discussion at Monday’s Pecos County Commissioners Court regular meeting on Feb. 22.

Congressman Tony Gonzales joins Texas delegation members in demanding answers from ERCOT

5 years ago By News Staff

Body Congressman Tony Gonzales joined Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D.

COVID-19 active cases drop to 4-month low

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

Body It has been over four months since active COVID-19 cases in Pecos County have dropped below 20 people. On Tuesday, Feb. 16 the active case number reported in the county was 18 – the lowest number reported since Sept. 28, 2020. There have been 17 new cases reported from Feb.

VALENTINE SWEETHEART

5 years ago By News Staff

Body Xi Zeta Lambda was excited to crown their new Valentine Sweetheart for 2021 Selina Chavez Calderon She is an awesome friend, wife and mother. Xi Zeta is honored to have her as a sister.

New trail coming to national park

5 years ago By News Staff

Body Future Big Bend National Park visitors will enjoy another opportunity to get up, get out, and enjoy the wide-open spaces of Big Bend when work is completed on a new hiking trail next year.

Lone Mountain in Big Bend National Park. Courtesy photo

Miller issues warning about food supply chain

5 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Body On Feb. 16, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller issued a dire warning about the statewide impact of the winter storm on agriculture and the food supply chain.

MAMA WON’T FLY

5 years ago By News Staff

Body The cast of Fort Stockton Community Theatre’s production of “Mama Won’t Fly” invites everyone to make reservations for one of the five performances, starting on Friday, Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. The play will also run from Feb. 22. There will be a matinee at 2:00 p.m.

Land Office launches Texas Defense Task Force

5 years ago By News Staff

Body On Feb. 8 Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced formation of the Texas Defense Task Force within the General Land Office, with the mission to identify federal overreach and fend off threats to the Texas oil and gas economy.

Hoff now U.S. attorney for the Western District

5 years ago By News Staff

Body On Jan. 26, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas appointed Ashley Chapman Hoff as U.S. Attorney effective Jan. 25. U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman administered the oath of office to Hoff at the federal courthouse in Austin.

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