July 2024

Big Bend Ranch Rodeo

2 years ago By News Staff

Body The 2024 Big Bend Ranch Rodeo is just around the corner on August 9-10 and the association anticipates this year’s event to be bigger and better than ever.

A bronc rider grips the halter rope with his hand and the horse with his legs during the opening bronc riding event at last year’s Big Bend Ranch Rodeo held in Alpine. Bronc riders in this event use an everyday, working western saddle just as they would when breaking a horse on the ranch. Photo by Kara Gerbert

THE FUTURE OF FORT STOCKTON LOOKING GOOD!

2 years ago By News Staff

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The Future of Fort Stockton athletics had a chance recently to compete at the Tiny Tot Track Meet with other Permian Basin juniors. Athletes competed in many events including 100 and 200m dashes, relays and more. The event, organized by Tammy and Robert Lujan of Fort Stockton, brought together about 125 enthusiastic participants, aged from walkers up to 10 years old, for a fun-filled day of track and field activities.

Operation Backpack continues to serve students

2 years ago By News Staff

Body Formerly known as Christina’s Operation Backpack, headed by Christina Pacheco, this event began in 2012, and its impetus was due to four children who were living with their grandmother at the time and needed school supplies for the upcoming school year.

VATRE Explained: FSISD Prepares for Vital Tax Ratification Election

2 years ago By Tristian Barragan

Body The Fort Stockton Independent School District (FSISD) Board of Education held its regular meeting on Monday, July 29, at 6:00 p.m.

Bullfrog Waller

2 years ago By News Staff

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Michele Huckaby, Robert Pfeiffer, Zach Gray, Jody and Randy Day, Zeyda Ureste, and Kendra Gray-Reed invite everyone to attend a performance of Fort Stockton Community Theatre’s “When Bullfrogs Sing Opera,” a feel-good comedy written by Carl L. Williams.

Lucia called to announce

2 years ago By Ted Harbin

Body PECOS – It’s been four years since Anthony Lucia received the phone call that changed his life.

Anthony Lucia’s smooth delivery and expert knowledge of the sport is why he’s an asset as the emcee of the West of the Pecos Rodeo. He grew up around rodeo as both an entertainer and competitor, and it’s a natural fit for him to call the action at the “World’s First Rodeo.”

New Fire Station

2 years ago By News Staff

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Judge Joe Shuster and recently crowned Miss Fort Stockton Aubrey Salgado assist Jessie Dominguez, Emergency Management Coordinator, with the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new southside fire station. The Chamber of Commerce hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the community and business leaders at the new southside fire station on Monday, July 29. Photo by Kerry Waldrip

FFA State Convention

2 years ago By News Staff

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Best ever pistachio pudding cake

2 years ago By Kara Gerbert

Body HEAD OVER MEALS One of my favorite cakes growing up was a pistachio pudding cake. While it was not often that my mom made one for us, besides chocolate anything, it was my favorite.

pistachio pudding cake

2 years ago By News Staff

Body Prep time 20 min / Cook time 40 min / Yield 16 servings. • 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size) • 1 package (3.