August 2021

Photos by Nathan Heuer.

While in Santa Claus, Ind., to cool off at Holiday World, the Tyree family took a side trip to the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial in nearby Lincoln City. “But I thought Abraham Lincoln was from Kentucky!” a co-worker objected.

Last week, the perpetually offended scored another big win. The venerable Cleveland Indians announced that next year their nickname will be the Guardians, a reference to two large landmark stone edifices near Progressive Field.

Driving a large U-Haul with a moose graphic on the side, Californians Mark and Kianna emerged from the moving truck with their dogs Squish and Moose. “We’re headed to Hutto, Texas,” Mendoza said.

If you have an event for our Do Something! listing, please e-mail nathan.heuer fortstocktonpioneer.com. AUGUST 6 The 1st Annual Lilah Smith Safe House Fundraiser Concert will be held from 6 p.m.

Midland College Williams Regional Technical Training Center Law Enforcement Academy Cohort 3 Cadet Class of 2021 held a graduation ceremony on July 29. Congratulations to cadet graduates Emilio Briones, Donnie De La Cruz, Jonathan Lechuga, Adriana Rodriguez, Jessica Sherrell and Estevan Tarnez. Students began the program in September 2020 and have completed 768 hours of training in 47 different topics included in the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic Peace Officer course. Courtesy Photo

City Manager Frank Rodriguez issued a survey to downtown business owners on Aug. 3 in efforts to discuss possible revitalization projects.

“But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.” 1 Timothy 6:6-8 (NIV)

In West Texas, watermelon is considered a staple in our diets. August has been established as National Watermelon Month and of course this big fruit deserves it’s own special day as well. This year we celebrate the big day on Aug. 3. Sweet and tasty, watermelons are one of summer’s favorite fruit, and are a regular at just about everyone’s summer picnics or parties.

The Marfa Chamber of Commerce has confirmed the 34th annual Marfa Lights Festival will take place on Friday, Sept. 3, and Saturday, Sept.