September 2021

Body The last week in September is Family Meal Time. Plan now to enjoy a meal together as a family. Family meals together provides communication and discussion. Families can build memories by sharing meals together.

Body The most wonderful gift that I have ever received is expressed in the sweet words of John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (KJV)

Body 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.

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

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

Body 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!

Body 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.

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

Body “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.

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