April 2022

Three historic properties in Fort Stockton were recently made available for tours during weekdays by way of the Pecos County Historical Commission. Three weeks ago, the commission opened the Historic Pecos County Jail, Sibley-Rollins House, and the Hovey School to the public for free tours.

Volunteers give their time and labor without expecting anything in return. They are often considered to be the glue that holds a community together.

Once upon a time I was part of a youth ministry, and when it came time of Lent season, a church invited us to be part of their Maundy Thursday. I of course never heard of it, so I wanted the tweens to know about it and learn together.

April 1996 issue: LADY JAYCEES – Pictured here is a comely group of Fort Stockton Jaycee-Ette officers, with their installing officer, Clayton Williams, Jr. Williams, a Jaycee state director, conucted the installation of the Jaycee-Ette leaders at the Jaycee banquet Monday night. Seated, left-to-right, are Mrs. Billy Hext, past president and new state director; Mrs. W.R. Siler, incoming president; Mrs. George Parks, first vice-president; and Mrs. Gorman Wiseman, second vice-president. Standing are Mrs. Thornton Reid, third vice-president; Mrs. W.C. McAnally, secretary, Mrs. Bobby Joe Lusk, treasurer; and Williams.

Dear Neil: I’ve had this redbud tree for about two years. Its bark is splitting, and I’m afraid I’m going to lose it.

Recording artist Charlie Cope performed at the Annie Riggs Museum in Fort Stockton on April 1. The one-time “Spring off the Patio” event had over 30 people in attendance and was a prelude to the Summer Off the Patio series that will begin at the museum on Thursday, May 26. Cope’s brand of americana music is formed from an array of genres including Rock, Country, Red Dirt, Folk, Soul, Pop, Blues, RnB, Bluegrass. Cope released his debut album “Americana And Whatever’s Left” in September of 2021. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Joshua Montoya, right, was recognized as the FSISD Middle School Student of the Month for March. Montoya is pictured with Gil-Rey Madrid, Assistant Superintendent of Operations and Support Services. Photos by Nathan Heuer

Miguel Rivera, Director of Maintenance at the Fort Stockton Independent School District, claimed the “Be the Standard” award at the district’s board meeting on March 28. The award is given to a staff member who attends the most events and activities in a calendar month.

The old Comanche Motel & RV Park, located at 1301 E. Dickinson, was demolished on April 4 after years of neglect and decay of the property.

Joe’s Place and owner Joe Espino held a ribbon cutting ceremony on April at the bar’s location in downtown Fort Stockton. The ceremony, which was hosted by the Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce, represented the business’ official grand opening and membership acceptance to the chamber. The bar, located at 216 W. First St., held its soft opening on Feb. 25 and has since been open on Friday and Saturday evenings. Photo by Nathan Heuer