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The Annie Riggs Memorial Museum hosted its second Summer Off The Patio concert on Thursday, June 9. The show featured singer Stephen K. Morris on guitar accompanied by Luiz Coutinho on the drums. Together, the pair put on a performance of Americana music as the audience reclined around the patio in the warmth of a golden sunset.

If you have an event for our Do Something! listing, please e-mail nathan.heuerfortstocktonpioneer.com. JUNE 17 The Live at Zero Stone concert series continues on Friday, June 17 with The March Divide performing from 7:30-9 p.m.

Brew Lane Café Express, owned by local pharmacist Gavyn Thomas and Leslie Rodriguez, opened their doors for the first time to the public on May 25. The business, located at 302 E. Dickinson Blvd., offers items that you can find nowhere else in town such as their nitro cold brew. Thomas said the business has big plan in the future, which includes expanding their food menu and specialty drinks. See the café’s Business Spotlight story in next week’s paper. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Fort Stockton resident Hector Jimenez has had one mentality that has helped guide him to success in life and become the father he strives to be day in and day out. Never give up and have faith in the support system behind you.

Fort Stockton First United Methodist Church celebrated their four local Susan Nall Memorial Scholarship recipients on June 5. The four recipients of the scholarship were, from left to right: Kylie Duarte, junior at Texas State University; Jordan Ward, senior at Angelo State University; EJ Vasquez, junior at UTPB, and Tanner Ward, freshman at Tarleton State University. Courtesy Photos

If you have an event for our Do Something! listing, please e-mail nathan. heuer fortstocktonpioneer.com.

Tuesday’s triple digit weather led many travelers to pull in for a cold drink or to let their engines cool. In the company of many vehicles was a hybrid between a school bus and an RV that stopped in town for a rest.

A certificate of appreciation was presented to Wallace Lumber Company in Fort Stockton last month by KHFSB Board Members Dulcia Warren and Amy Terrazas, who recognized their efforts to Keep Historic Fort Stockton Beautiful. Participants included Jim Ivy, Lonnie Parks, Jericka Ureste, Anthony Vargas, and Dom Hernandez. Courtesy Photo

The Borderlands Research Institute and the Borderlands Research Foundation honored Houston businessman John L. Nau III with the inaugural West Texas Conservationist of the Year award on May 25. The award was presented at a special event at the River Oaks Country Club in Houston.

Toastmasters inducted two new members to their club in April. Toastmasters was happy to welcome Judge Ruben D. Salinas and Joni McGee. Joining Toastmasters can help you achieve your personal and professional goals. Toastmasters can help you improve your leadership skills, meet professional goals, improve presentation skills, become a more effective speaker and network with others or build social connections! Toastmasters meet on the second and fourth Fridays at noon for one hour, at the public library with lunch provided. The next meetings are scheduled for June 10 and 24, 2022. Contact Fort Stockton Toastmasters President Karan Heffelfinger for more information at 432-336-2541. Courtesy Photo