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Pictured is this year’s Fort Stockton graduating class of seniors when they were in Ms. Valdez’s Kindergarten class. Valdez, who is now named Bessie Pacheco, submitted the photo as a way to honor the graduates and to share a memory with her former class. “I’m so proud of all of you!

Xi Zeta Lambda honored their annual 2022 scholarship winners and their mothers on Sunday, May 2, in the home of member Darrla with all members present. Bella Diaz and Gabriella Galindo were named the winners of the scholarships.

Due to the generous sponsors in the Fort Stockton community and Pecos County, 30 Fort Stockton High School seniors will be heading to college with a significant head start to their college and technical careers.

Re-elected councilman Darren Hodges and James Warnock, as well as newly elected councilman RJ Bernal, took an Oath of Office for a two-year term at the city council’s special meeting on May 17. The Oath of Office occurred after the canvassing of the official election results of the May 7 election.

The Midland College-WRTTC Alumni’s Second Annual Cinco de Mayo Cornhole Tournament was held on May 5 at K-Bobs Restaurant in Fort Stockton.

Members of the Keep Historic Fort Stockton Beautiful board assembled last week to present ribbons to the winners of their art contest. The first-place winner, Sanchi Bhakta, will have her artwork displayed on a City sanitation truck for five years.

Before the violent storm tore through Fort Stockton on Tuesday, a traveler named Mike was all smiles earlier that day. “I’m from L.A.,” he began.

Fort Stockton Community Theatre announces its third annual Be Cool/ Stay Cool Summer Theatre Camp for youth aged from end of Kindergarten to end of eighth grade. The camp will run at the Nelson Street Theatre, 102 South Nelson St., from Monday, June 13 through Friday, June 24 from 1-4 p.m.

It’s that time of year again, where the end of the school year means more free time for families with kids who are eager to take a break from the books and partake in outdoor pursuits.

Apache Elementary held their annual Play Day on May 3 on their campus in Fort Stockton. Students were able to participate in array of fun outdoor activities. Pictured are students from Briana Ramos’ first grade class. Courtesy Photos