May 2022

Due to the generous sponsors in the Fort Stockton community and Pecos County, 30 Fort Stockton High School seniors will be heading to college with a significant head start to their college and technical careers.

Xi Zeta Lambda honored their annual 2022 scholarship winners and their mothers on Sunday, May 2, in the home of member Darrla with all members present. Bella Diaz and Gabriella Galindo were named the winners of the scholarships.

Pictured is this year’s Fort Stockton graduating class of seniors when they were in Ms. Valdez’s Kindergarten class. Valdez, who is now named Bessie Pacheco, submitted the photo as a way to honor the graduates and to share a memory with her former class. “I’m so proud of all of you!

The single most effective thing to prevent injuries and death in a car crash is to wear your seat belt. While most drivers and passengers are wearing their seat belts in the front seat, many adults riding in the back seat do not feel they need to buckle their seat belt.

Dear Neil: My 20-year-old pecan tree has been very healthy, but this year branches are falling off with what appears to be girdling. My local nursery says we should not have this in Texas. What should be done?

May 1984 issue: Mardi Gras was the theme of the Fort Stockton High School Honor Society’s annual progressive dinner, and the students showed up in costume.

Many years ago a young boy spent many hours building a toy sailboat. He used sandpaper, and sanded the hull until it was silky smooth. It was painted a deep royal blue. The sails were made of cotton from his mom’s remnant bag.

Alamo and Comanche Elementary staff that worked under Betty Hickman celebrated a reunion at the Small Community Hall in Fort Stockton on May 14.

Midland College/WRTTC held a certified nurse assistant pinning ceremony for their high school class on May 10 at the Fort Stockton High School Auditorium.

Fort Stockton ISD parents and guardians will once again get the opportunity to save a substantial amount of money on school supplies via the Student School Supplies Bulk Purchase Program.