September 2021

How many of you know Ellis Washington Bennett or what he did in the development of Fort Stockton? He was like Comanche Springs in the sense that he was forever establishing a variety of businesses to help grow the economy of Fort Stockton staring in 1909. His grandchildren are honoring him Saturday, Oct.

The Fort Stockton City Council approved the lease agreement for a new waste compactor at its regular meeting held on Sept. 28.

The COVID-19 confirmed active case number in Pecos County saw a drastic increase on Sept. 28, rising from 20 to 35.

Pecos County Toastmasters met on Aug. 27 at noon at the Fort Stockton Public Library. Top: Lilly Gonzalez was presented the Best Speaker Award by Alicia Salinas. Left: Daniel Salamanca took both the Best Table Topics and Best Evaluator Awards. Congratulations to both! “Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. Please join us,” Salinas said. Meetings are scheduled to meet at noon on Oct. 8, and Oct. 22 at the library with lunch provided. The public is invited to attend. Contact President Karan Heffelfinger for information at 432-336-2541. Courtesy Photos

Students enrolled in business courses at the Midland College Williams Regional Technical Training Center (WRTTC) will be joining forces with the Goodnight-Loving Trail, Inc. and the Pecos County Historical Commission to help coordinate the annual Horse Head Crossing Celebration of History event on Nov. 5-6.

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

“Nunsense,” a musical, will open Friday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. at Fort Stockton Community Theatre’s Nelson Street Theatre. The musical was written by Dan Goggin, and Penny Smith is directing this reprise. Edward Jones and First National Bank are cosponsoring the production.

Flu shots are currently available in Fort Stockton and can be received at Walmart, Dr. Mallik’s Office and at Cactus Health Services.