August 2025

2025 “LIVE AT ZERO” STONE RETURNS

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Friday August 15 The final concert of the 2025 'Live at Zero Stone' series is this Friday, August 15, with Bryon Garrison. Bring your lawn chairs, ice chests, and picnic dinners to Zero Stone Park at 400 S Nelson and enjoy an evening of free live music.

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

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New Books of the Week: A Mother’s Love by Danielle Steel Dreamslinger by Graci Kim Homemade Dog Food for Small Dog’s by Kelda Winter Hidden Truths by Lily Swartz Homemade Cat food Made Simple by Grace Maddie Reed Promptys by Gannaro Cirone Fort Stockton Public Library 500 N Water St Fort Stockton, TX 79735 (432) 336-3374 .

DO SOMETHING!

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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 AUG 14th & AUG 21st Karaoke Night @ Joe’s Place, 9pm AUG 14th & AUG 21st Thursday Night Scramble @ Desert Pine Golf Course, 5:30pm AUG 15th Live @ Zero Stone Bryan Garrison 7:30pm-9:30pm AUG 16th Back-to-School Family Craft Day @ McCoy’s Building Supply 10am-2pm AUG 20th Fort Stockton Hiring Event 461 South Hwy. 285 9am-12pm AUG 20th Wine’d Up Wednesdays w/ Live Music @ The Grey Mule Saloon 6:30pm-9:30pm AUG 20th Karaoke Night @ Centennial Bar & Lounge, 7pm.

Asuncion “Chon” Mongarro Celaya

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March 25, 1946 – August 1, 2025 Asuncion “Chon” Mongarro Celaya, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 1, in Odessa, Texas. Born and raised in Fort Stockton, Chon was a pillar of his family and community, known for his warm heart, infectious smile, and unwavering generosity.
Asuncion “Chon” Mongarro Celaya

School Board Prepares for the New School Year

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The Fort Stockton Independent School District (FSISD) Board of Education approved the issuance of $42 million in unlimited tax school building bonds and advanced several key educational and facility initiatives during its regular meeting on Monday, July 28.