May 2021

First responders to receive more equipment

Body The Permian Strategic Partnership and the Permian Road Safety Coalition recently announced a $1.1 million donation of life-saving equipment to first responders in 22 counties across West Texas and Southeast New Mexico.

Conservation grants awarded in Pecos River watershed

Body The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation on May 19 announced $1.45 million in grants to help restore and sustain healthy rivers, streams, and grassland systems that provide important wildlife habitat in the Pecos Watershed and adjacent areas of New Mexico and Texas.

Where Ya Headed?

Body There's never been a polar bear reported in Fort Stockton, but a large white Samoyed could play tricks on the eyes from a distance. Pulling into Fort Stockton with the distinguishable breed, David Gonzales of San Antonio was more than happy to talk about his fluffy friend.
David Gonzales kept a close eye on his 85-pound companion Blue Boy at the Loves Travel stop on Monday. The fluffy white dog is a breed known as Samoyed.

MIDLAND COLLEGE WRTTC PINNING CEREMONY

Body Midland College WRTTC held a Certified Nurse Assistant and Pharmacy Technician Pinning Ceremony on May 25 at the Fort Stockton Community Theatre. A total of 19 students graduated as either a pharmacy technician or CNA.
MIDLAND COLLEGE WRTTC PINNING CEREMONY - CNA's

FSISD leadership stays the same

Body The Fort Stockton Independent School District had a new board member take an oath of office at their regular meeting on May 24, but the leadership roles on it stayed nearly identical.
Master’s Transportation representative Mark Ondrich brought the 2020 Freightliner M2 E Coach 45 Widebody 57 Passenger Executive Coach to the FSISD school board meeting on May 24. Each school board member and the superintendent were able to view the bus before the meeting. Photo by Nathan Heuer

New tourism position created by city

Body Fort Stockton City Council met in regular session on May 25. An agenda item that detailed creation of a director of tourism position for the city prompted many citizens to attend and voice their opinions.
Historic Fort Stockton

Little Beakers Science Lab

Body Ms. Crawford’s and Ms. Ogier’s first grade students were learning about liquids and solids in their science lab at Alamo Elementary School on May 24. They students brought home an impressive ball of slime to show off following hours of hard work. Courtesy Photos of FSISD
Little Beakers Science Lab