January 2022

January 1958 issue: ROCKETRY TALK – Four youthful Fort Stockton rocket enthusiasts compare notes on missile design and fuel use. From left to right are Bryant Wilson, 17; Richard Harral, 17; Jackie Simpson, 15 and Phil Duncan, 15.

Dear Neil: I spent a ton of money having my St. Augustine resodded two years ago. This winter it developed a bunch of brown circles. I used a product from one of the big box stores, but it didn’t really help. I’ve raked the circles and applied weed and feed. I can’t afford to do all of this again.

A well-balanced offense and a sound defense helped the Prowlers junior varsity squad secure a win coming off their holiday break on Dec. 30.

Fort Stockton’s Caleb Garcia netted a career-high 27 points against Crane on Dec. 28 in the Panthers opening contest of the Monahans Chamber of Commerce Tournament.

Yes, it’s that time again when I reminisce about the important events that have transpired over the past 12 months, like how in the world I grew so much ear hair in one year.

A recent Reddit thread discusses the lack of heroes in modern society, but the truth is we have plenty of heroes. It’s true that in the internet era, historic figures we once considered heroic are being reevaluated as their past misdeeds and personal peccadilloes are revealed.

Fresh out of college and full of whimsy, Seung and Sophi sprung out of a red 1989 BMW 3-Series (E30). “This is our first time in Texas,” said Sophi with a big smile.

The second-oldest business in the city – Fort Stockton Insurance – celebrated its 110-year anniversary on Dec. 30 with a ribbon cutting ceremony held by the chamber of commerce.

Rafael “Rafy” Aguirre was honored with a retirement dinner hosted by Precinct 2 Commissioner Robert Gonzales, the commissioner’s wife, Annette, and the Precinct 2 staff on Dec. 30. During Rafy’s 17 years of service, he had the privilege of working with four commissioners.

Orlando Chavarria, right, received his five-year service award from Pecos County Commissioner Robert Gonzales on Dec 30. Chavarria started his employment with Pecos County in the Building Maintenance Department then transferred to Precinct 2, where he is currently employed. Courtesy Photo