May 2021

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller last week announced the Texas Department of Agriculture is currently accepting applications for round two of the GO TEXAN Event Grants, a program that provides funding to GO TEXAN partners that host public events to promote Texas products and businesses.

Reymundo M. Vejil entered into rest on May 6, 2021.

The reason for writing this narrative is that I would like to personally recognize PCMH Hospice of Fort Stockton. I have first-hand knowledge of the team oriented approach used to provide specialized care for their patients. Having battled cancer with my wife, I was blessed to have witnessed the compassionate services offered by PCMH Hospice employees to her. They fostered an understanding of her thoughts, feelings, and behavior.

It’s time for another installment of “Places you should go before you can’t tell a presidential executive order document from one of your White House German Shepherd’s training pads!” Yes, recently my wife and three teenage daughters took a week-long family trip to Charleston, S.C., also known as “the city where every meal will cost you at least two C-notes.”

It seems odd to still be discussing Winter Storm Uri in May, more than two months after it battered Texas, but that is what the Texas Legislature is doing. The storm caused severe electrical and natural gas disruptions that crippled transportation and supply chains.

On May 10, many family, friends, and citizens in the community of Fort Stockton gathered to show their support and help celebrate the 63rd birthday of Fort Stockton native Jaime Morales. Andy Rivera and his wife Belinda Rivera, who have been close to Morales for many years, decided to organize a parade and hold a celebration for the Marine veteran that joined the armed service after graduation from Fort Stockton High School The Rivera’s said that they wanted to show their appreciation for their friend and an individual who served our country and now suffers from PTSD.

The PCMH Auxiliary held its annual end-of-the-year awards luncheon at the Fort Stockton Community Theatre. The luncheon was catered by Paul Pasqua’s Cooks Catering Company. The invocation was presented by Reverend Jim Miles.

The Cherished Pets Animal Rescue had its most successful fundraiser in the organization’s history on May 8 at the First Annual Cause for Paws event held at the Old ’76. The nonprofit organization’s Officer of Fundraising, Heather Pass, reported that the event nearly raised approximately $15,000 – a number that’s $3,000 higher than their previous highest grossing fundraiser.

For individuals who are 16-years and older and have not received a COVID-19 vaccine, shots are still available at Pecos County Memorial Hospital as stated by the Pecos County Memorial Hospital administration at Monday’s regular meeting.

The Fort Stockton City Council met in regular session on May 11, and discussed personnel issues, a proposed change to Main Street, and the much-anticipated Springhirst Hotel resolution. After some routine agenda items, the council heard the second reading of Resolution No.