June 2024

The Fort Stockton City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, June 24. First and foremost, at this meeting, the council welcomed the local HAM radio operators club forward to receive recognition and a plaque for the service they provide to the community, especially in cases of emergency.

The Pecos County Commissioners Court held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday morning at 10 a.m., June 24. During this meeting, the court approved the future installation of the Alamo Letter Society’s plaque with the “Victory or Death” letter by William Barret Travis.

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The Fort Stockton Independent School District held a regular School Board meeting on Monday, June 24. This meeting had only a few items on the agenda; however, the contentious content regarding the year-round calendar proposal extended the discussions to two hours.

HEAD OVER MEALS If the last few days are any indication, then summer is in fact here in the last frontier. And I don’t know about you, but the last thing I want to do is heat up a kitchen in search of a tasty meal.

Fort Stockton Pioneer.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: My sago palm has endured for 12 years. This spring, however, I had no growth from the top, but as you can see, I’m getting sprouts up from the base.

The second half of the District 37 All-Stars baseball and softball tournament brought an exhilarating conclusion to the season, culminating in championship victories, standout performances, and a ticket to Sectionals for three Fort Stockton teams. While the 10U Minors softball team faced challenges on their inaugural journey, the 12U Majors baseball, Senior League baseball, and 14U Juniors softball teams emerged victorious, demonstrating their skills and dedication on the diamond.

High school Summer Camps open to incoming and current athletes 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.

Fort Stockton Athletics are hosting 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.