June 2021

Fort Stockton’s Zane Hodges sprints past Alpine defenders during Thursday’s 7-on-7 competition. Photos by Nathan Heuer Fort Stockton senior quarterback Dominic Aguilar releases a pass on June 3 in a 7-on-7 contest against Alpine at Panthers Stadium.

After more than a year of strict COVID mandates, my state has triumphantly reopened. But, some argue, we better think twice before we offer a celebratory handshake.

If you’ve stayed up to date on national news in recent months, you’ve likely seen and heard about the border crisis. Stories on the politics of border security and immigration, and even debate on whether a crisis exists, are commonplace.

Last Thursday marked the longawaited return of the Summer Off the Patio concert series, traditionally hosted at the Annie Riggs Memorial Museum.

If you have an event for our Do Something! listing, please e-mail nathan.heuer@ fortstocktonpioneer.com. JUNE 11 Wayne West will perform at Zero Stone Park in Fort Stockton on Friday, June 11 starting at 7:30 p.m.

Reyes Lopez was awarded a framed letter and pin congratulating him and thanking him for his 30 years of service with the Postal Service in Fort Stockton on May 18. This past month represented his 30 years of service.

A total of eight students who went to high school in Pecos County achieved the Dean’s List designation at Angelo State University for this past spring semester. To be eligible for the ASU Dean’s List, fulltime undergraduate students must maintain a 3.25 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

June 1972 issue: OFFICIAL VISTIT – Mel Stanley (right), Department Commander of the Department of Texas Veterans of Foreign Warns, made an official visit to Fort Stockton VFW Post 7475 Wednesday, and installed new officers of the post for the coming year.

Dear Neil: What are some good plants for color beneath my patio cover? There isn’t much sunlight under there. Most of our flowering plants perform best when they have at least half a day of sunlight.

• Adrienne Yvette Diaz, DOB 11/10/1989 (CR-24287, possession on marijuana more than 2 ounces) defendant plead guilty to time served one day in the county jail. • Rodrigo Dehoyos, DOB 01/03/1986 (CR-23165, terroristic threat) defendant plead guilty to time served 18 days in the county jail.