July 2021

The 85th Water Carnival was held from July 15-17 at the Comanche Springs Pool in Fort Stockton. The show themed “How Not To Propose In Vegas” featured water acts and dances pool side with individuals of all age groups. The show was held each evening from Thursday through Saturday after six pageant competition. The carnival resumed in 2021 after a cancellation of the show in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photos by Nathan Heuer.

Dear Neil: Could you please explain why my tree keeps raising the ground all around it? What’s going on? You have a lovely live oak, and if you ever look at a really old (100-250 years old) live oak, you’ll see that it has huge buttressing roots that almost mirror its bottom branches. It’s part of the mystery and majesty of this spectacular tree species, and I suppose it has evolved from a need to anchor itself firmly against strong Gulf winds during hurricanes.

July 1992 issue: RANGE JUDING CONTEST WINNERS from the Pecos County 4-H team were (back, left to right) Duwain Vinson, Stewart Robbins, Phillip Peacock and Laree Vinson. Front, left to right, are Phillip Vinson, Timothy Hayter, Joe Bob Hayter and Dusty Dulaney.

Local author and illustrator Jenny B. Tavarez is launching the Texas Animal Book summer reading tour for kids, which began on July 15 in her hometown at the Fort Stockton Public Library.

July is a wonderful month to celebrate with food, go to farmers markets, eat fresh produce from your garden, or buy that fresh produce. July is a popular month for national food celebrations. Besides being National Ice Cream Month, July is also National Hot Dog Month.

Carolina Sauceda, Junior Miss Fort Stockton Ariana Ramirez, Miss Teen Ayla Chacon, Sub Teen Caraline Freeman, Wee Miss Royalty Rivera, Tiny Tot.

The Pecos County Toastmasters met on July 16 to elect new offices for 2021-2022. Karan Heffelfinger was elected as president of the group while Lily Gonzalez selected as vice president of enrollment. Alicia Salinas is now the vice president of public relations. Santa Dominguez is the secretary/treasurer and Dee Dee Warren is the sergeant at arms. The Pecos County Toastmasters meets every other Friday at the Fort Stockton Public Library at noon. The public is invited to attend. Contact Karan Heffelfinger for more information at 432-336-2541, and kaheffelfinger@ag.tamu.edu

From big hair to heavy metal music, Fort Stockton brought back the ‘80s Saturday night at the city-wide Reunion Festival held at Stockton’s Entertainment. “My goal is to have reunions that come to Fort Stockton don’t have to worry about a venue, entertainment and food,” said Ruben Falcon, founder of the festival.

Listed are some important dates and times to be aware of as the season is fast approaching. Please contact the Athletic Office at (432) 336- 4112 with any questions.

COVID-19 active cases have rose in many areas in the state of Texas and across the country in the past few weeks. That trend does not apply to Pecos County as there currently three active cases in the county as of July 21.