July 2024

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. We will continue the “2 go” format to make the performance even more competitive--- each team will compete in each event each night.

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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.

The Fort Stockton Independent School District (FSISD) Board of Education held its regular meeting on Monday, July 29, at 6:00 p.m. All board members were in attendance, including President Flo Garcia III, Vice President Anastacio Dominguez, Secretary Ursula Sanchez, Assistant Secretary Freddie...

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

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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.

Prep time 20 min / Cook time 40 min / Yield 16 servings. • 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size) • 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio • pudding mix • 4 large eggs • 1 cup club soda • 1/2 cup canola oil • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pistachios • icing: • 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream • 3/4...