February 2024

The Museum of the Big Bend, located on the campus of Sul Ross State University in Alpine, is thrilled to announce its first-place victory in the USA Today 10Best reader’s choice awards. The museum has secured the top spot in the category of Best Small Town Museum, a remarkable achievement that reflects its commitment to preserving and celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Big Bend region.

Cinnamon rolls. Just those two little words can get your salivary glands working overtime. The anticipation of those buttery, sticky, decadent morsels easily brings a smile to your face and ramps up an anticipation level for some on par with a competitive sport.

Comfort can make us indifferent toward God, but we shouldn’t’t assume that pain is always the right solution. Consider the well-known scene of the two criminals crucified with Jesus. One man confessed his sin and admitted that he deserved his punishment of crucifixion, and he appealed to Jesus’ mercy by asking to be remembered when Jesus’ kingdom comes.

“I accept full responsibility.”’ In your lifetime you’ve doubtless heard umpteen public figures (elected officials, bureaucrats, corporate executives, celebrities) promise, “I accept full responsibility” after some manifestation of corruption, incompetence or social injustice comes to light.

Cameron Balser, runner extraordinaire, rolled in to Fort Stockton on Feb. 21 during his cross-country dream journey.

Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Fort Stockton High School Chapter will have seven Fort Stockton High School students attending the State Leadership Conference and Competition. Midland College Health Sciences Instructor Olivia Falcon serves as FSHS HOSA Chapter Advisor. Olivia has been working with the more than 30 students, who are either currently enrolled in dual credit Health Sciences courses, took classes in Fall 2023, or are currently in dual credit Nurse Aide or Pharmacy Technician courses with Midland College at the WRTTC that competed in online testing in November 2023. Six students advanced to Area completion in January. The HOSA Bowl team consisting of a team of four will compete in April at the State HOSA Competition in Galveston. Three additional students will attend the Leadership Conference portion of the conference representing Midland College and Fort Stockton High School for a total of seven students experiencing the networking of future healthcare professionals from across the State.

Katherine Chavarria 87, of Fort Stockton, Texas passed away on Feb. 23, 2024, in Fort Stockton.

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@fortstocktonpioneer. com.

E arly voting in the March 5 primary election ends Friday with a host of candidates on the ballot in both parties, including president, U.S. Senate, all 38 Texas U.S. representatives, all 150 Texas House representatives, and down to local races for district attorney, sheriff and other positions.

Fort Stockton Community Theatre reminds its patrons of the upcoming performance of Master Magician and Illusionist, Bronson Chadwick, on Saturday March 2, at 7:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30) at The Nelson Street Theatre, 102 South Nelson. It will be a two-hour show of eye-popping, how-didhe- do-that magic. Check out the ad in this paper for ticket prices or go online at fscommunitytheatre. org where tickets may be purchased with credit card. Tickets will also be available at the door for cash or check.