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Emerging from a black decal-wrapped trailer, Jon Hebrank removed his sunglasses and said, “We’ve got a robot traveling with us.” Hebrank is the co-founder of ReelBros Media, a commercial media company that provides all ranges of production services to various agencies and clients. His founding partner, Alex Schreer, exited the same trailer with a mustache and a smile to shed light on their current road trip with a robot.

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In the 0-13-year-old division Jeremiah Shuttleworth, left, placed second and Amelia Ingram, right, placed first. Not pictured is Baby Daniel and Dekayla Lance who placed third. Photos by Megan Wehring

The Annie Riggs Museum and E.W. Bennett’s granddaughter Betty Hickman held an open house to help celebrate his contributions to Fort Stockton in the early 1900’s. E.W. built the first telephone company in Ozona, then moved on to Fort Stockton in 1910. He immediately built the first telephone company in his home located on the corner of Butz and Callaghan Street. A historical medallion was placed there in 1971. Other economic developments he began were the Bennett Hotel located across from the railroad station, tourist courts, garage, service station, restaurant, and a feed store on Railroad Avenue with a loading dock. Pictured is Melba Melbourne, Annie Riggs Director, Norma Bennett, Dr. John T. Bennett, Betty Hickman, and Holly Hickman Jones (far right). Photo by Nathan Heuer

On Saturday, Oct. 2 at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Comanche Creek Trail hosted the first annual Scary Fun 5K Charity Run. About 40 participants gathered in the early morning hours to walk or run along Comanche Creek and James Rooney Memorial Park. Furry friends, high school student volunteers and city officials joined in on the fun too. Even the dogs were dressed for the occasion. All proceeds, including entry fees, were shared between the TDCJ Correctional Officers Fund, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and Comanche Creek Trail. Photos by Megan Wehring

Local first responders made their last stop of the evening for National Night Out at Yucana’s in Fort Stockton. Businesses that held celebrations for National Night Out included Ace Hardware, Glitzy Trendz, First National Bank, First Community Federal Credit Union, Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce, The Prickly Pear Embroidery, Sauceda Urgent Care & Family Medicine, Heritage Family Funeral Home, and businesses on the 100 block of Main Street. National Night Out began in 1984 and is an annual community-building campaign that promotes community partnerships and camaraderie with law enforcement/first responders. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Paramedic Kyle Wilson was awarded a Certificate of Excellence for “Exemplifying a Positive Attitude” by his Captain Xavier Walker. “We want to thank Kyle for his positiveness as we know in EMS it can be stressful. Keep up the good work,” Walker said.

“Nunsense,” a musical, will open Friday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. at Fort Stockton Community Theatre’s Nelson Street Theatre. The musical was written by Dan Goggin, and Penny Smith is directing this reprise. Edward Jones and First National Bank are cosponsoring the production.

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