February 2022

Fort Stockton ISD Assistant Superintendent Roy Alvarado presented the FSISD High School Student of the Month award to Jaleah Ryan at the district’s school board meeting on Feb. 16. Each student and all previous students of the month for this school year received a gift card from Mesquite Tree Gifts, Ice Cream & Coffee Shop. Photos by Nathan Heuer

Toastmaster of the Day Oscar Gonzalez, second from left, presented the following award winners at Toastmasters regular meeting on Feb. 11. Judge Ruben Salinas, left, was named Best Table Topics Speaker. Santa Acosta, middle, was Best Evaluator. Lilly Gonzalez, second from right, was selected for Best Podcast Recorded Presentation. Karan Heffelfinger won the Best Presentation on Cherries. Toastmasters invites you to check them out. Gain public speaking skills, planning events, organizing presentations and much more. These are few values that one takes away from the club. Join us the second and fourth Fridays of each month at noon till 1 p.m. at the library. Lunch is provided so you can promptly return to work. For more information, please contact president Karan Heffelfinger at 432-336-2541. Courtesy Photo

My name is Ruben D. Salinas.

I am Oscar G Gallegos, born and raised in Fort Stockton, Texas and seeking election for Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1, 2, 7 & 10. I have 25 years of Law enforcement experience with over 1000 Texas Commission on Law Enforcement hours of continuing education.

I, Tammy Cash Lujan am most qualified for Pecos County District Clerk because of my time at Presidio County as a Chief Deputy County/ District Clerk. As a Chief Deputy, I was entrusted with the majority of the responsibilities of a clerk’s duties.

My name is Sylvia Guerra, I am a Republican candidate for Pecos County District Clerk. I have 20 years of experience working at the District Clerk’s office. I started my career in Val Verde County where I worked as a criminal deputy clerk for 6 1/2 years before moving to Fort Stockton. In 2007, my family and I moved to Fort Stockton and have made it our home for the past 14 years.

I have enjoyed a diverse and interesting career that has allowed me the opportunity to build a wonderful life in Pecos County. Over the course of my career, I have worked in both private commerce and county government offices. I have gained the wide-ranging variety of skills necessary to ensure a seamless transition within the District Clerk’s office.

Dear Neil: Why are runners on my St. Augustine lifting up above the rest of the lawn? Do I need to be concerned? It is not of concern.

February 1997 issue: These four Comanche Elementary students earned Breakfast With the Principal. Shown, left to right, are Berenise Valdez, Angelica Carrasco, Adrian Gonzales and Johnny Sigala. Students earn points by reading and taking comprehension tests on the computer.

It is important to note than an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.