May 2024

Fort Stockton residents will join the rest of our Nation in honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country during times of conflict. Fort Stockton’s annual Memorial Day Service held this year on May 27 features the presentation of colors by American Legion Post 234, as well as a wreath-laying ceremonyforthosewhodiedinvarious conflicts while serving our great nation, and for those law enforcement and first responders who died in the line of duty. There will also be patriotic music and proclamations read by community leaders. As with tradition, the names of the fallen will be read also. The public is encouraged to call Pecos County Veterans Service Officer Michael Corkrum at 432-290-2764 to add the name of a loved one to the list. The Memorial Day service will begin at 10 a.m. at Zero Stone Park, located south of the Pecos County Courthouse.

CREATING NEW LEADERS.

Early voting began this past Monday for the runoff election scheduled for May 28. This runoff election is for the U.S.

Wakeup Call.

CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2024.

Senior Sunset.

Fort Stockton Athletics will host a Strength and Conditioning Camp (SAC Camp) for all Panther and Prowler student athletes grades 6-12. The camp will run Monday through Wednesday with Thursdays acting as an open weight room/gym. Each day, the workouts will be at the Fort Stockton High School Football Field and/or the HPE. The first workout session takes place from 7-8:30 a.m. for 9th-12th graders, while the second session takes place from 9:3010:30 a.m. for 6th-8th graders. Lastly, the weight room will be available for use each Thursday from 8-10 a.m. at the HPE.

Fort Stockton Athletics hosted a ceremony on Thursday, May 16 at the Fort Stockton Middle School Blue Gymnasium. The ceremony commemorated and honored the late Donavyn Vaughn by renaming the gymnasium in his honor.

Fort Stockton High School’s senior tennis duo, Jaslyn Pacheco and Athena Gomez recently showcased their skills and determination at the Region 1-4A Tennis Championships held at the McLeod Tennis Center in Lubbock. Pacheco and Gomez, seeded sixth entering the tournament, quickly elevated their position to the fifth seed after a dominant 6-1, 6-4 victory over Krum from District 8. This win secured their place in the quarterfinals, a familiar stage for the duo, who had previously reached this round as sophomores in 2022.

Fort Stockton High School announced upcoming summer camps for 2024. The camp registration paperwork is available in the FSHS Athletics Office with Athletics Secretary Mimi Arriaga. Registration is available until Friday, May 31. Please note that registration is available on site, and we regret to inform you that checks will not be an acceptable form of payment. Lastly, swimming sessions are $90 a session, while all other camps are $40 per camp.