March 2022

Fort Stockton Community Theatre announces the opening of its “Forty and Free” performances for its production of the musical melodrama, “The Tragedy of Ragweed Cowboy Joe,” written by I. E. Clark and directed by Alice Duerksen and Penny Smith and sponsored in part by Edward Jones.

Downtown Fort Stockton took the form of a walking district Saturday as the farmers market and SpringsFest played out in conjunction. The dual events attracted over 200 people to roam the Rooney Park, Zero Stone Park, and Annie Riggs Museum.

Toastmaster — a nonprofit educational organization — in Fort Stockton hosted their regular meeting on Feb. 25 at the Fort Stockton Public Library.

The Fort Stockton Convention Center, located at 2181 SW Interstate 10, now has a new sign after Fort Stockton native Juan Antonio Vasquez built and installed the sign with a large lift last weekend. The convention center has received significant renovations since the building was bought by the city in August of 2020.

To keep up with the high demand, the Desert Pines Golf Course will be adding 10 additional golf carts to its supply. On March 7, the Pecos County Commissioners Court approved an early release of funds to pro shop manager Fabian Zorilla’s for a check of over $3,000, which is needed to guarantee the delivery of the new golf carts.

God, We sigh. We sigh because words cannot express our anguish, our hurt, our despair, knowing that siblings in Ukraine are fleeing their homes for their lives, that the cities and towns that hold memories and culture and history may be destroyed.

In March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics focuses attention on healthful eating through National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme — Celebrate a World of Flavors — embraces global cultures, cuisines and inclusivity, plus highlights the expertise of registered dietitian nutritionists.

This year’s Comanche Springs Rodeo will have a welcome addition to the annual event. Following the rodeo on Friday, March 25 and Saturday, March 26, the Pecos County Civic Center will host dances that feature two bands – Honky Tonkers and 12 Mile.

March 1987 issue: Faculty Team Honoree - Eighth grade student Walter Tarver (holding the basketball), is surrounded by the Middle School faculty members that participated in the recent fund raising game. Pictured are Rudy Holguin, Jill Davis, Tarver, Charles Hammond, Gayla Heathington and Sue Vinson. Standing (l-r) are Deena Alfaro, Ed Lee Renfro, Dimas Contreras, David Shuster, Mauel Espino, Keith Mahler, Ronny Payne, Robert Stovall, and Athletic Director Ken Herring.

Dear Neil: My 17-year-old fence row of dwarf and some regular Burford hollies needs a hard pruning to restore its density. I need them for privacy. How much can I cut them back, and when should I do it?