March 2022

Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) announced on Monday that Cactus Health Services in Fort Stockton will receive $1 million in grant funds from the Department of Health and Human Services. “I am proud to announce this critical healthcare funding for Fort Stockton,” said Congressman Gonzales.

The first Ministerial Alliance Lenten Luncheon was held at the First Presbyterian Church in Fort Stockton on March 8. Over 50 people gathered for the event, which featured a meal, gospel music, and a devotional by Rev. Dr. Jim Miles. The second Ministerial Alliance’s Lenten luncheon will be held at the First Baptist Church Tuesday, March 15. The sponsoring churches are First Christian Church and Faith Lutheran Church. The event begins at 11:45 a.m. and includes a meal, music, and a devotional.

Luke 9:51, “And it came to pass, when the days were well-nigh come that he should be received up, he steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem.” Lent is a period in which we can turn our faces toward Jerusalem. Lent is 40 days of repentance and preparation (excluding Sundays) before Easter.

March 1975 issue: ENJOYING THE RELAXING ATMOSPHERE of the Alpheus Harral home are several members of the National Honor Society, which held its annual progressive dinner Thursday evening. Pictured from left are Ted York, Cary Alexander, Pam Weathers, Desiree Sage, Julie Skylstad, Ricky Harral, Carmen Kleine and Jerry Lannom.

Dear Neil: My husband fertilized our yard twice, and he thinks he killed it. He fertilized the backyard once, and it looks fine.

Who are the silent heroes for the City of Fort Stockton? They are the ones that are making sure the ship is running smoothly, day in and day out. During the Feb.

Educating younger generations about local history. That tradition will potentially continue as the county is looking at bringing back a blacksmith shop to Historic Fort Stockton.

No one was injured and two vehicles received significant damage from a fire that was ignited near the propane filling tank at Love’s Travel Stop in Fort Stockton on March 4 according to Fort Stockton Fire Department Chief Jessie Dominguez.

It was not just a regular Wednesday morning for some local second graders. From learning how to use a washboard to making arrowheads and even discovering which animals are native to West Texas, these Fort Stockton ISD students had a full morning of watching history come to life on Texas Independence Day on March 2 at the Annie Riggs Museum. Photos by Megan Wehring

The old Pecos County Hospital was demolished on March 3 by numerous entities within the county. All the county precincts tore down the structure with the aid of the Iraan crew of Precinct 3.