June 2021

Body For millions of Americans, Fourth of July means grilling. While you are celebrating our nation’s independence, you can plan what you want for your outdoor grilling.

Body The author of Hebrews tells us, “10:23 Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is faithful.

Body Dear Neil: What would cause small holes in all of my peach fruit? A clear fluid forms beneath each hole, then congeals into a clear mass. When I slice into the fruit, it appears to be fairly localized. What can I do to stop it?

Body Photos are from the Fort Stockton Pioneer archives at the Pioneer’s office located at 210 N. Nelson St..

Body Fort Stockton youngsters practiced on Tuesday for the upcoming Water Carnival on July 15-17 at the Comanche Springs pool. Photo by Nathan Heuer.

Body If you have an event for our Do Something! listing, please e-mail nathan. heuer fortstocktonpioneer.com.

Body Racing enthusiasts will get their fix once again in Pecos County come this fall. For the first time in 13 years, there will be a second open road race in a calendar year that takes place between Fort Stockton and Sanderson.

Body After five breakdowns on their 1997 RV, George and Patricia of Florida pulled into Fort Stockton with big smiles and an abundance of roadside stories. “Originally we’re both Oregonians,” said George from the driver side of a minivan.

Body Earlier this month, the U.S. Post Office issued stamps to honor the heroic World War II service of Japanese Americans.

Body They called me “The Trail Blazer,” good buddy. That was my citizens band radio handle in the summer of 1977, when the hit movie “Smokey and the Bandit” created a CB craze, and millions of kids like me dreamed of getting one.