Local students make Angelo State Dean’s List
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Angelo State University announced on Jan. 3 the students achieving the Dean’s List designation for the 2021 fall semester.
January 2022
Alamo Jump Rope for Heart
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Alamo Elementary staff is ready for their Kid’s Heart Challenge. The kickoff date for the challenge is Tuesday, Feb. 2. The school would love the community’s support in sponsoring a child and helping them earn money for the American Heart Association and for Alamo’s Physical Education Department. For any questions contact Mrs. Gossett at Alamo Elementary 432-336-4016. Courtesy Photo
God’s will never changes no matter what happens
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As we briefly addressed last week, we live in an ever-changing culture. Yesterday will not be the same as today, and today will not be the same as tomorrow.
LOOKING BACK
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Photos are from the Fort Stockton Pioneer archives at the Pioneer’s office located at 210 N. Nelson St..
What is going on with our sago palm?
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Dear Neil: What is going on with our sago palm? It’s growing in this bizarre way with at least a dozen new heads. What should I do? This is called fasciation, where cells divide in two planes instead of in all directions.
Low-cost spay, neuter clinic comes to Fort Stockton
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A hundred animals were served at the Big Bend Fix 5 — a low-cost spay and neuter clinic held in Fort Stockton last weekend. Pet owners may be hesitant to spend hundreds of dollars on a surgery and to get that number significantly reduced, they would need to drive hours to another clinic.
PCMH raises approved by county
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Some staff at Pecos County Memorial Hospital (PCMH) can look forward to seeing a little extra in their paycheck this year. On Dec.
SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH
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January is School Board Recognition Month and the Fort Stockton Independent School District is honored to recognize its trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district’s schools and students. School boards are essential to a strong public education system. They provide the local governance and oversight that makes it possible for school districts to serve students, including establishing a strategic plan, adopting policies, approving a budget and selecting and evaluating a superintendent. School board members are selfless volunteers who spend long hours working to ensure all students have the opportunity to learn and grow. Celebrating School Board Recognition Month is one way to say thanks for all they do. Pictured Fort Stockton ISD School Board members are, from left to right: Flo Garcia (six years); Sandra Rivera (14 years), Freddie Martinez (11 years), Billy Espino (seven years), Ursula Sanchez (first year), Andy Rivera (four years), Anastacio Dominguez (five years). Courtesy Photo
Substandard property identified as historic Butz home
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The City of Fort Stockton Substandard Building Committee met for its regular meeting on Jan. 6. The mission of the committee is to promote the welfare of citizens by securing, repairing, or demolishing structures that are deemed unfit for habitation or hazardous to the public.
Steven Jay McCollum
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Steven Jay McCollum passed away on Jan. 5, 2022 in San Angelo, Texas. Steve was born on Sept. 3, 1953, in San Angelo, to Gladys and Rufus McCollum. He grew up in San Angelo, attending and graduating from Central High School, then Angelo State University.
Steve held multiple careers that included working for M.L. Leddy's in Fort Worth, and various salesman positions in San Angelo for GTE and most recently Coverlay.
