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Fort Stockton, Texas - Paisano Pete
"Paisano Pete" is the mascot of Fort Stockton and is located at a busy intersection. I recommend parking nearby and walking to the statue for photos. He has a new coat of paint and looks great!
[Pat Munson, 02/27/2017]Paisano Pete: Giant Roadrunner:- Address:
- E Railroad Ave, Fort Stockton, TX
- Directions:
- E. 9th St. and N. Main St., downtown Fort Stockton.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
Fort Stockton, Texas - Paisano Pete: Giant Roadrunner
Needs an even larger coyote to complete the visual. Are you listening, Ft. Stockton City Fathers?
[David Hidalgo, 06/19/2016]
Fort Stockton, Texas - Paisano Pete
In December, Paisano Pete was in full Xmas regalia again.
[Roger Sleight, 01/04/2015]
Fort Stockton, Texas - Paisano Pete: Giant Roadrunner
Paisano Pete is back and looking great with his new coat of paint. We were told they were going to dress him up as Santa Claus for Christmas.
[Lynn Thompson, 11/20/2014]- Fort Stockton, Texas - Paisano Pete
I visited Paisano Pete this week. Fort Stockton has banners throughout town suggesting you "Take a picture with the World's Largest Roadrunner." However, the official town brochure (rather reluctantly) admits that Paisano Pete is no longer the holder of this particular record.
While visiting Paisano Pete, I suggest a quick visit to the Visitor Center across the street, where they give out free Paisano Pete pins. I am glad to see the citizens of Fort Stockton are still proud enough of their non-record holding bird that they are providing tourists with free souvenirs to commemorate their visit.
[Sarah Troupis, 02/21/2013]
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The big roadrunner is the mascot of the town. His holiday hat and cape were stolen in 2013, but they appear to have been returned.