March 2021

“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.

Soaking up the sun, painter Shea Daniel-Youngblood spent a few hours painting Paisano Pete outside the Chamber of Commerce Visitor's Center. Completely unfazed by the numerous cars passing by on Dickinson Boulevard, she appeared lost in the moment as she applied colors to her canvas.

Shea Daniel

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.

FSISD hired a search firm – the Texas Association of School Boards – to aid in the hiring process and to help ensure the district selects the best candidate.

Administration Building

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.

Sally Roberts

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. The county’s funds for the project were approximately $600,000 short of the cost of the lowest bidder’s bid due to a lack of pilot payments from solar farms in last year.

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.
COMANCHE SPRINGS RODEO

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.
Joshua Franco was honored with a plaque for his top ranking and winning several national boxing championships in recent time after a boxing event on March 20 in Odessa. Courtesy Photo.

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.
LOOKING BACK