June 2022

Summer is here and so are the hot temperatures. Triple digits are expected to be with us all week. Summer is a time of hard work and high temperatures. That’s why it’s important for children, workers, farmers, and ranchers to know the signs of heat stress and exhaustion. What is signs of heat stroke, heat over exposure, or just being in the sun too long?

It is important to note than an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

June 1977 issue: WE GOT US A CONVOY! . . . Six-year-old Nelda Ann Leyva, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Auden Leyva, and her two little “good buddies” find summer fun behind the wheel of the Butz Elementary “taxi”

Dear Neil: How can I get poison ivy out of a large holly shrub? It sprouted up under the shrub, and before I knew it was there it was completely shrouding the bush. You will need to work very carefully.

Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Education Agency to ensure school facilities are made safer in the wake of the killing of 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary in Uvalde.

A certificate of appreciation was presented to Wallace Lumber Company in Fort Stockton last month by KHFSB Board Members Dulcia Warren and Amy Terrazas, who recognized their efforts to Keep Historic Fort Stockton Beautiful. Participants included Jim Ivy, Lonnie Parks, Jericka Ureste, Anthony Vargas, and Dom Hernandez. Courtesy Photo

The nine and under Fort Stockton Trash Pandas travelled to The Tall City this past weekend to compete in the 10U King of the Desert USSSA tournament and came home undefeated with a record of 6-0, earning a Championship in the gold bracket. Pictured back row, left to right: Octavio, Gama, Manuel. Middle row: Gianni, Gessiah, Davian, Josh, Ethan, Andy, Zayden, Matthew, Preston. Front: Zadrian. Courtesy Photo

The Borderlands Research Institute and the Borderlands Research Foundation honored Houston businessman John L. Nau III with the inaugural West Texas Conservationist of the Year award on May 25. The award was presented at a special event at the River Oaks Country Club in Houston.

Toastmasters inducted two new members to their club in April. Toastmasters was happy to welcome Judge Ruben D. Salinas and Joni McGee. Joining Toastmasters can help you achieve your personal and professional goals. Toastmasters can help you improve your leadership skills, meet professional goals, improve presentation skills, become a more effective speaker and network with others or build social connections! Toastmasters meet on the second and fourth Fridays at noon for one hour, at the public library with lunch provided. The next meetings are scheduled for June 10 and 24, 2022. Contact Fort Stockton Toastmasters President Karan Heffelfinger for more information at 432-336-2541. Courtesy Photo

On May 13, Mario Perales led Midland College’s graduation procession. Perales is a veteran student who completed his Bachelor of Applied Technology and graduated with honors, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Theta, Kappa, and Sigma Kappa Delta.