May 2024

The Pecos County Commissioners Court met in regular session at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 13. Present for the meeting were the following: Judge Joe Shuster, County Judge; Tom Chapman, Commissioner Precinct 1; Mickey Jack Perry, Commissioner Precinct 3; Nathan Reeves, Commissioner Precinct 4; Kay Hardwick, County Auditor; Frank Lacy, County Attorney; Sonia Murphy, County Treasurer, and Liz Chapman, County Clerk. Not present was Robert Gonzales, Jr., Commissioner Precinct 2.

The aroma of barbecue filled the air in Fort Stockton this past weekend as 33 teams from across Texas and beyond gathered at the convention center for the Richard Reeves Memorial BBQ Cookoff. This annual event, now in its fifth year, serves as a fundraiser for the Richard Reeves Memorial, a local organization that provides financial assistance to cancer patients and individuals with debilitating illnesses. The cookoff also supports scholarships for young athletes in the community.

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The regularly scheduled City Council met on Monday, May 13 at 121 West Second Street. A quorum was established with the only missing member being Mayor Paul Casias.

Guillermina Arellano Banda, 72, of Fort Stockton, passed away Friday, May 3, in Odessa. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 8, from 1p.m.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tom Hosier, who peacefully departed on May 5th. Graveside service will be held at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene, TX on Thursday, May 9, at 2:00 p.m.

The nuances of the meat goat market make numbers harder to track compared to other livestock, but demand definitely continues to rise, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Jake Thorne, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension sheep and goat specialist, San Angelo, said meat goats are a specialty item and not marketed via traditional livestock producer-to-consumer logistical chains.

Join McDonald Observatory in celebrating Dark Skies May 7-11, with special tours, science lectures, film screening, solar viewing, star parties, and more. In addition to our regular programming, the following special activities are offered.

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 litzy.rodriguez@ fortstocktonpioneer.com MAY 9 Desert Pines Golf Course, Thursday Night Scramble, 5:30p.m. (Tee Off 6p.m.) MAY 9 Karaoke Night, Joe’s Place Cantina, 10 p.m.- 1a.m.

Midland College has had a history of producing results among its graduates and it’s these same individuals who are now giving back through their time, talent, and treasure. The annual WRTTC Alumni & Friends Happy Hour at the Historic Grey Mule Salon brought together Midland College alumni for an evening of network in support of the annual Scholars’ Dollars Scholarship Fund Drive! The Scholars’ Dollars Scholarship program helps Pecos County residents by providing financial assistance to ensure tuition cost isn’t a barrier to completing their educational goals.