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Pecos County Toastmasters met on Aug. 27 at noon at the Fort Stockton Public Library. Top: Lilly Gonzalez was presented the Best Speaker Award by Alicia Salinas. Left: Daniel Salamanca took both the Best Table Topics and Best Evaluator Awards. Congratulations to both! “Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. Please join us,” Salinas said. Meetings are scheduled to meet at noon on Oct. 8, and Oct. 22 at the library with lunch provided. The public is invited to attend. Contact President Karan Heffelfinger for information at 432-336-2541. Courtesy Photos

How many of you know Ellis Washington Bennett or what he did in the development of Fort Stockton? He was like Comanche Springs in the sense that he was forever establishing a variety of businesses to help grow the economy of Fort Stockton staring in 1909. His grandchildren are honoring him Saturday, Oct.

Walking out of a hotel room with a chair and Mesquite Tree cup of coffee, a man who goes by “Squirrel” found himself marooned in Fort Stockton with his girlfriend and two dogs. “Oh, you know, I had a couple of tires fly off while driving down I-10,” he said, taking a relaxed sip of coffee.

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Like many roadside attractions, Paisano Pete has become a tradition for generations of travelers. The giant roadrunner received a warm greeting from a family out of Central Texas, who have consistently visited the fiberglass sculpture over the years.

Dozens of participants showed up on Saturday, Sept. 11, at James Rooney Memorial Park in Fort Stockton to support the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Colorful flowers were represented all throughout the event by people who will not let anything get in the way of their fight against the disease. Photos by Megan Wehring

Fort Stockton High School held a Salute to Heroes ceremony before the Panthers football game on Sept. 10. The ceremony honored first responders and veterans in the community. Pictured are deputies and the sheriff of the Pecos County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff T.J. Perkins, middle, was a referee for the game. Photos by Reba Subia, Fort Stockton ISD