“Where Ya Headed?”
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It's not every day you see an artist standing in the grass painting a giant roadrunner, but that's exactly what happened here in Fort Stockton on March 22.
March 2021
Superintendent candidates narrowed to six
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The Fort Stockton Independent School District’s search for a new superintendent took an important step forward on Tuesday as a list of 45 candidates was reduced to six after a unanimous vote by the school board at the group’s special meeting.
Sally Roberts
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Sally Roberts entered into eternal rest on March 24, 2021, following a battle with cancer. Sally was born in Alpine, Texas, on Oct. 26, 1971, to Ike and Sue Roberts. Sally was a life-long resident of Marathon, Texas.
Budget changes needed for community center
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The Pecos County Commissioners decided at their regular meeting on March 22 that’ll they’ll need to make a budget adjustment in order to accept a bid for the new Coyanosa Community Center.
COMANCHE SPRINGS RODEO
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Fort Stockton’s Andy Rivera, right, pulls his son off a sheep during the mutton busting competition at the Comanche Springs Rodeo on March 26 Photo by Nathan Heuer.
Candidates narrowed to six
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The Fort Stockton Independent School District’s search for a new superintendent took an important step forward on Tuesday as a list of 45 candidates was reduced to six after a unanimous vote by the school board at the group’s special meeting.
Cases reach zero in county
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The number of active COVID-19 cases in Pecos County reached it’s lowest point since the start of the pandemic a year ago this past week. It was reported on March 30 that there were no active cases in the county and only four pending tests.
Joshua, Raymond Franco honored
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Joshua Franco, along with his grandfather and coach Raymond Franco, were honored with special awards on March 20 in Odessa. Joshua was recognized as one of the most decorated boxers in West Texas after winning several national championships and also being ranked No.
Euonymus scale is an extremely serious threat to plants
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Dear Neil: These shrubs were trimmed back last fall to allow for new growth. They survived the winter and dry spells, but now we see that they’re covered with these white specks. What are they? Will they damage the plants? What should we do?
LOOKING BACK - April 1961
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April 3,1961 issue: MAYNARD CLUB OFFICERS - Shown are the officers of the Maynard Club that meets each Thursday afternoon in the basement club room of the George Baker home. They are left to right Alice Tilton, secretary, Kathy Hillin, president, and Cynthia Conner, treasurer.
