February 2021

Congressman of District 23, Tony Gonzales, and State Representative of District 74, Eddie Morales visited Fort Stockton and hosted question and answer sessions last week at the Pecos County Courthouse.

The Texas Sheep Dog Association hosted a USBCHA & TSDA sanctioned trial competit’on from Feb. 10-12 in Fort Stockton at the gun club located off 1-10 exit 261. Over 50 dogs competed at the event in 11 different divisions. All or most of the dogs were border collies. Faansie Basson’s dog, Jack, was the lone two-division champion of the event. Other dogs that placed first included: Rose Anderson’s, Merrick; Donna Walker’s, Colt and Mac; Russel McCord’s, Sally; Ron Enzeroth’s, Dime. The event was cut two days short due to winter weather that moved into the area late Thursday evening into Friday morning. Photos by Nathan Heuer

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.

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.

Dear Neil: While I was preparing a bed last week where my ornamental sweet potatoes had been growing last year, I came across this alien-looking creature. It looks rather frostbitten. I don’t know if it has eyes and could be planted.

Feb. 14, 1980 Issue: RIBBON CUTTING AT NEW CARPET STORE . . . The new home of Urias Floor Coverings, 101 S. Main, celebrated its grand opening Friday afternoon with a ribbon-cutting held inside the store. Owners of the business, Mr. and Mrs. Humberto Urias (center, with scissors) did the cutting honors as members of the Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors and employees of the business watched. In ins new downtown location Urias Floor Coverings has a modern showroom featuring many name-brand carpets and floor coverings.

We even celebrate a folktale of our first president involving them. Cherries are drupes, or stone fruits, related to plums, and more distantly to peaches and nectarines. They have been enjoyed since the Stone Age - pits were found in several Stone Age caves in Europe. The Romans carried cherries throughout Europe and England along the routes of conquest

Jeremiah1:7-8 7 But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘lam only a boy; for you shall go to all to whom I send you, and you shall speak whatever I command you, 8 Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you, says the Lord’ I find it amazing how God equips us to accomplish the tasks that He has set before us. He is constantly providing new and different opportunities for us to learn new trades and skills.

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. on Sunday, February 21. The comedy is written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten. Plan for an evening or afternoon of fun and call 336-3180 for reservations. The slapstick comedy is directed by Alice Duerksen and stars, in order of appearance, Pam Palileo, Penny Smith, Michelle Salazar, Kirby Warnock, Tracy Alexander, Michele Huckaby, Oralia Hall, Dean Duerksen, Frank Lacy, and a mystery guest star. Courtesy photo

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. Farmers and ranchers across the state are seeing devastating effects from the cold weather on livestock, feed, and agriculture products.