November 2021

Facebook, the tech giant famous for censoring posts that promote political views opposite to its perspective, recently admitted that its users are aiding and abetting illegal immigration. Responding to a letter sent by Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich, Facebook acknowledged it allows online users to share information that advises how to immigrate illegally and, alternatively, how to hire human traffickers to smuggle aliens into the U.S.

The Texas Department of Transportation and the City of Fort Stockton’s municipal court joined forces this week to give seatbelt safety presentations at elementary school campuses. The presentations took place at Alamo and Apache elementary schools with a booster seat giveaway.

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Grinning from ear to ear, Elaine Bow celebrated her 100th birthday on Oct. 29 at Focused Care in Fort Stockton. Friends surrounded the “Queen of Hearts” to offer love, support and a delicious slice of cake. Photo by Megan Wehring

1ST GRADE MS. CALDERON A HONOR ROLL Anthony Beserra Lissette Burrola Mildred Gaytan Ana Hermosillo Dariel Lazos Kevin Mata AB HONOR ROLL Isabella Mijares Mia Ragland Martin Salamanca Justin Smith MRS.

For the second consecutive week the number of confirmed COVID-19 active cases in Pecos County have maintained in the 20s. The latest reported data on Oct. 2 showed that there are 26 active cases – two higher than a week ago.

A Day of the Dead ceremony was celebrated at the Original Mexican Restaurant in Fort Stockton on Nov. 1-2. Pictured is an altar that has photos of loved ones who have passed away. Many people showed up to show their love and respect for friends and family that have passed away. Photos by Nathan Heuer

The Tiny Tots Daycare center children stopped by for some trick-or-treat fun at the Pecos County State bank last Saturday. The children walked office to office to receive candy from a festive and costumed bank stuff, each sporting various themes from Wizard Oz to Dr. Seuss. Photo by Jeremy Gonzalez

The Fort Stockton Convention Center held a screening of the Addams Family on Oct. 30. Volunteers for the screening included: Back row, left to right: Petra Escajeda, JC Napay, Krystian Rodríguez, Elias Sanchez, Jose Sarabia, Alex Acosta, Projectionist Tristian Barragan. Front row: Saradee Hernandez, Ella O’Tierney, Zeyda Ureste. The group consists of Fort Stockton High School Student Council and National Honor Society students. Photo by Jeremy Gonzalez

In the Bible we find a book titled Colossians. It is a letter written by the Apostle Paul to the local church at Colossae. The local church by definition is a group of baptized believers who are committed to God and to one another to regularly gather to take the Lord’s Supper, see others baptized, to pray, preach and sing God’s Word.