August 2025

Buena Vista Independent School District held a ribbon cutting for its new school complex Wednesday, August 13, at 6:30 p.m. The public event took place outside the facility, which will open to students Monday, August 18.

Odessa Regional Medical Center hosts stroke life support training

The West Texas VA Health Care System (WTVAHCS) is issuing an urgent call to action for community members to become volunteer drivers for its vital transportation program, aimed at supporting local Veterans. This initiative is crucial for ensuring that Veterans across the vast and rural West Texas region can access the essential health care services they have earned.

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.

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 .

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.

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.

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.

The Fort Stockton Independent School District has announced it will continue to operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) for the 2025-2026 school year, ensuring that all students receive breakfast and lunch at no charge.

Pecos County Memorial Hospital District has been recognized as a Texas Mother-Friendly Worksite designation. So far, they have achieved the “silver” level, a distinction that’s rare for the region.