August 2021

Jennifer Renee Aguirre

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Jennifer Renee Aguirre, 44, took her wings on Aug. 22, 2021, surrounded by her family in Fort Stockton, Texas.

Jennifer Renee Aguirre

COVID outbreak forces Iraan-Sheffield ISD closure for 2 weeks

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The Iraan-Sheffield Independent School District announced on Monday that the district will be shut down from Aug. 17-29 due to a COVID-19 outbreak.

There will be no virtual learning or activities within the district through the quarantine period that extends through Aug. 29.

Iraan-Sheffield ISD

Main Street Dance

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The Fort Stockton CVB hosted the Main Street Dance for the third time on Saturday since the event’s creation in 2018. The two bands that performed were Control and Los Jinetes of Freddy Galindo. Photos by Nathan Heuer

Control

Probable cases spike COVID-19 numbers

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COVID-19 probable active cases in Pecos County saw a significant increase this past week due to a report by Iraan General Hospital. The facility reported to Pecos County Emergency Management Coordinator on Aug.
COVID-19

OOEY GOOEY CHEWIES

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• 1 10 ounce package large marshmallows • ¼ cup margarine or butter • 4 cups granola with raisins • 1½ cup rice crisp cereal • ½ cup shelled sunflower seeds or chopped peanuts Grease a 9 x 13 pan. Put marshmallows and margarine in the saucepan.

Health tips for back to school

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It’s hard to believe that summer is over and the children are headed back to school. Is your student heading back to school soon? Check out these top tips for keeping your student healthy during the hectic back-toschool season.
Health tips for back to school