March 2022

Cactus Health Services to receive grant

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.

Ministerial Alliance begins Lenten luncheons

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.
Ministerial Alliance begins Lenten luncheons

We are all on the journey toward Easter

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.
We are all on the journey toward Easter

LOOKING BACK

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.
LOOKING BACK

Propane fire destroys vehicles

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.
A van parked by the Love’s Travel Stop propane tank was burnt in its entirety on March 4 in Fort Stockton. The Fort Stockton Fire Department was able to put out the fire before any potential explosions could occur. Photo by Jeremy Gonzalez

Old hospital demolished in Fort Stockton

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.
A pile of ruble was all that was left of the old Pecos County Hospital that was located on Spring Drive near Sanderson Highway after an excavator and a bulldozer demolished the building on March 3. Photo by Jeremy Gonzalez