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The Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish church in Fort Stockton welcomed their new pastor, Fr. Francis Njoku, with a reception at Zero Stone Park on Aug. 8. Njoku joined the church on July 1 and had his installation on July 14. Pictured front row, left to right: Lisa Chavarria, Arabella Granado, Nan Esparza, Mary Ellen Ibarra, Father Francis-Socorro Gonzales, Ling Sue Pacheco-Diane Mesa. Second row: Ruben Chavarria- Gilbert Chavez-Maria Molina-Delilah Urias-Carmen Rodriguez-Fr James (visiting from Waco). Third row: George Luera-Freddie Martinez (with mask)

The Fort Stockton High School Pride of Pantherland band practiced for their performances at halftime shows of football games this season at the high school last week. The first football at home will be on Sept. 3 against Alpine. Courtesy Photos

Keeping Historic Fort Stockton Beautiful Chairman Guadalupe Fierro and KHFSB Vice-Chairman Ross Harper presented Casa De Modas Business Owner Amy Terrazas and staff, Britney Jaques, Gabbie Sparks and Elva Valadez with a Certificate of Appreciation for Aug. 2021 recognizing their efforts to Keep Historic Fort Stockton Beautiful. Courtesy Photo

The cast of “A Bad Year for Tomatoes,” a comedy by John Patrick and directed by Alice Duerksen, prepares for performances Aug. 27 – Sept. 1 at Nelson Street Theatre. Pictured left to right are: Michelle Salazar, Gretta McKissack, Kathy Montanez, Gerardo Pules, Jordan Rychlik, and Kyle Card. Not pictured is Daniel Frank. The cast invites everyone to make dinner theatre reservations for Saturday, Aug. 28, at Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce, or call Alice Duerksen at 336-3180 for reservations or information about the other performances.

Driving a large U-Haul with a moose graphic on the side, Californians Mark and Kianna emerged from the moving truck with their dogs Squish and Moose. “We’re headed to Hutto, Texas,” Mendoza said.

MISS FORT STOCKTON WINNERS From left to right: Runner-up Ysabella Sanchez, Miss Fort Stockton Gabriella Renteria, second runner-up Izabella Diaz. Photos by J&B Photography MISS TEEN WINNERS Runner-up Carla Vasquez, Miss Teen Ariana Ramirez, second runner-up Emmry Warren.

Starting out in life, close friends Olga Gonzalez and Santa Acosta learned education can take you far, no matter where you came from. Their parents taught them that getting an education provides a pathway to success that many such as themselves did not have.