May 2022

Dear Neil: After the recent rains, my 15-yearold red oak has started dropping leaves. It’s about 30 feet tall and had been just perfect.

Every year since 1963, May has been the month to appreciate and celebrate the vitality and aspirations of older adults and their contributions and achievements. It is a proud tradition that shows our nation’s commitment to honor the value that elders continue to contribute to our communities.

Ecclesiastes 3:1,” For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under the heavens.” This is the time of year that thoughts turn to making and completing plans for vacation bible schools in their communities. VBS brings back many happy memories.

All Pecos County residents age 55 and over are invited to the Senior Celebration at the Large Community Hall this Friday, May 6, for a free luncheon and presentation by several senior services. The event starts at 10:00 am, including the free lunch, and is sponsored by the Texas Extension Education Association (TEEA).

The MSCS Ltd. general contracting company has started construction this week at the empty lot across from the Flying J Travel Center, also neighboring Pecos County Memorial Hospital.

Frontier CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children) in Fort Stockton hosted a hamburger sale as a fundraisr at their office located at 101 N. Jackson St. People who attended were able to buy a $10 plate that included a burger, chips, drink, and a sweet. Sponsors of the event were the Pecos County Sheriff’s Office, K-Bobs Steakhouse, Porky’s Ice House, Pepsi, Millers Meat Market and Colt. Pictured is Pecos County Sheriff TJ Perkins, left, and Sergeant Jerry Gonzales, who helped prepare food at the event. Courtesy Photos

Fort Stockton High School announced the Valedictorian and the Salutatorian for the Class of 2022, along with students who earned academic achievements, at the Academic and Honor Awards Program on April 28 in the Weaver Auditorium. Kaylee Soto, left, was named Salutatorian and Alexia Sanchez, right, was named Valedictorian. Both received framed certificates of the awards. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Fort Stockton High School hosted Decision Day on May 2 at the campus’ cafeteria. Seniors announced where they will be going to college and what they be majoring in/career path. Pictured are three future Midland College attendees in (L-R): Toni Carrasco, Christian Borunda, Kavorian Rodriguez. Courtesy Photo

When a school district in Texas falls under the recapture spectrum or otherwise known as a robin hood district such as Fort Stockton ISD, a portion of money received by the district every year is required to be sent back to the state.

Mentoring students and athletes have long been a passion for new Fort Stockton Middle School Principal Sammy Soliz. It’s why the Morton, Texas native entered the career field as a teacher and coach 17 years ago.