April 2021

Body Five individuals earned distinct honors at the Big Bend Open Road Race banquet on April 24 at the Pecos County Civic Center. Todd Hammock of McKinney and his 2019 Challenger won the People’s Choice Award at the car show in Sanderson.

Body As we come to the close of April, we also come to the close of our exploration of the Five Solas. This week we explore the final two statements that came out of the Protestant Reformation, Sola Gratia (Grace Alone) and Soli Deo Gloria (Glory to God Alone).

Body In response to the ongoing influx of migrants across Texas’s southern border, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and U.S.

Body West Texas VA Health Care System will conduct a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Fort Stockton Outreach Clinic on Friday, May 7, from 10 a.m.- noon. The clinic is located at 1205 North Sycamore Street in Fort Stockton.

Body May is National Stroke Awareness Month, recognized to help increase understanding and prevention of strokes. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel leading to or in the brain is blocked or ruptures.

Body Sul Ross State University recently appointed Sidney Balman, Jr., a Pulitzer-nominated war correspondent and awarded author, as its new writer-in-residence.

Body Fort Stockton Community Theatre announced that reservations were being taken at Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce for the dinner theatre/play performance of “The Butler Did It,” written by Todd Wallinger and directed by Susann Hall.

Body Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) on April 23 announced over $350,000 in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Head Start programs in the Texas 23rd District.

Body The week of April 18–24 marked the 40th anniversary of the observance of National Crime Victims Rights Week. In cooperation with the City of Fort Stockton, Frank Lacy and his staff have donated and planted a red maple tree to honor victims of crimes in Pecos County.

Body Pecos County Historical Commission President Paul Weatherby announced a brief ceremony to commemorate the creation of Pecos County 150 years ago, to be held on Monday, May 3, at 10 a.m.