July 2023

Sandhills Beef Cattle Conference set Aug. 5

2 years ago By Rob Williams

Speakers to discuss weather, beef cattle topics The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Sandhills Beef Cattle Conference will take place Aug. 5 at the Ward County Events Center, 1525 Monahans Parkway in Monahans.

FSISD registration begins Aug. 2

2 years ago By Staff Report

The 2023-2024 school year begins Aug. 14 and registration for the upcoming year will begin for all campuses on Aug. 2. Registration for Fort Stockton ISD students will be starting at 8 a.m. and K-12 students (returning and new) can register on-line at the district’s web page at https://www.fsisd. net/2023Registration. Parents enrolling students in Pre-K will need to register in-person at the Apache Elementary campus.

Emma Ramirez Primera

2 years ago By News Staff

Emma Ramirez Primera of Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away on July 23, 2023, at the age of 88.

Ernestina Hagy

2 years ago By News Staff

With a warm heart and a profound sense of gratitude, I am pleased to inform you that our beloved mother, Ernestina Hagy (Valenzuela), has peacefully joined the Lord today, July 20, at 3:08 p.m. We find solace in knowing that she has found eternal happiness in the embrace of our Heavenly Father. Ernestina lived a life filled with love, compassion, and kindness, and her presence brought immense joy to all who knew her. She touched our lives in countless ways, and her memory will forever be cherished.

Water Carnival Parade

2 years ago By Shawn Yorks

Fort Stockton Water Carnival Production

2 years ago By Shawn Yorks

Miss Fort Stockton Pageant Introductions

2 years ago By Shawn Yorks

INMATE ARREST REPORTS

2 years ago By News Staff

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

AgriLife Extension county agents fill positions across state

2 years ago By Kay Ledbetter

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service announced the hiring of new county agents across the state, as well as transfers within the agency. AgriLife Extension employs county agents to serve every Texas county.

Elaine Haby, agriculture and natural resources, Pecos County. PHOTO BY MICHAEL MILLER

School district approves safety resolution

2 years ago By Shawn Yorks

In a specially called Fort Stockton Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting, Monday afternoon, the board voted on a resolution to comply with state school security mandates. House Bill 3 requires at least one armed security guard be at each campus in the school district, and the school district was going to work with the Fort Stockton Police Department on security until the city backed away due to staffing issues.