October 2023

Sul Ross State University is 10th in Texas in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings of “Best Colleges,” announced in September. SRSU also ranked #47 in top public universities in the west, #95 in top regional universities in the west and #52 for social mobility.

YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO DO Your guide to local places to go and things to do! If you have an event for our Do Something! listing, please e-mail shawn.yorks@fort stocktonpioneer.com. OCTOBER 5 Big Bend Open Road Race Racers Meet and Greet at Centennial Bar and Lounge.

The Subway inside of Flying J at 2571 N Front St has temporarily closed for a complete remodel. Work began last week and is expected to be a threeweek project if no unforeseen delays occur.

Gov. Greg Abbott issued a letter to legislative leaders indicating a special session will begin on Oct.

San Francisco, one of America’s most iconic cities, is in decay. Smashand- grab robberies and open shoplifting have forced businesses to close, law enforcement has tied hands, and urine, feces and the used syringes of zombie drug addicts litter the streets.

Just a yesterday we celebrated and remembered St. Francis on October 4, 2023. St. Francis has been called the most loved saint of all history, and the one whose example or ideas have been the least followed! We all know St. Francis because of his love for all animals.

Fort Stockton Community Theatre announces two performances for the whole family in November.

I remember the time I went by our local JP office to visit and when I arrived the judge was in despair because the computer with all their records had crashed. I asked the judge if I could look at it so I took it apart and found the problem and got it working; somewhat.

Fort Stockton volleyball got a leg up in the district standings with two straight wins last week, taking down Pecos last Tuesday and Seminole on Saturday in straight set sweeps.

In three district games last week against Greenwood, Pecos and Seminole, Amaya had a total of 32 kills, 3 blocks, 8 digs and 1 assist as the Prowlers opened District 3-4A play with a 2-1 record..