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I, Tammy Cash Lujan am most qualified for Pecos County District Clerk because of my time at Presidio County as a Chief Deputy County/ District Clerk. As a Chief Deputy, I was entrusted with the majority of the responsibilities of a clerk’s duties.

I am Oscar G Gallegos, born and raised in Fort Stockton, Texas and seeking election for Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1, 2, 7 & 10. I have 25 years of Law enforcement experience with over 1000 Texas Commission on Law Enforcement hours of continuing education.

My name is Ruben D. Salinas.

Toastmaster of the Day Oscar Gonzalez, second from left, presented the following award winners at Toastmasters regular meeting on Feb. 11. Judge Ruben Salinas, left, was named Best Table Topics Speaker. Santa Acosta, middle, was Best Evaluator. Lilly Gonzalez, second from right, was selected for Best Podcast Recorded Presentation. Karan Heffelfinger won the Best Presentation on Cherries. Toastmasters invites you to check them out. Gain public speaking skills, planning events, organizing presentations and much more. These are few values that one takes away from the club. Join us the second and fourth Fridays of each month at noon till 1 p.m. at the library. Lunch is provided so you can promptly return to work. For more information, please contact president Karan Heffelfinger at 432-336-2541. Courtesy Photo

Fort Stockton ISD Assistant Superintendent Roy Alvarado presented the FSISD High School Student of the Month award to Jaleah Ryan at the district’s school board meeting on Feb. 16. Each student and all previous students of the month for this school year received a gift card from Mesquite Tree Gifts, Ice Cream & Coffee Shop. Photos by Nathan Heuer

Returning visitors to Fort Stockton, Claire and Bonnie stopped to fuel up and let their Bichon-Shih Tzu walk around and get some fresh air this past weekend. “This is Bella,” said Claire, holding tightly to her neon leash.

Estevan Tamez loves small-town living. He was born and raised in Fort Stockton and is happy that he has found a career serving and protecting the citizens of the town he loves.

The “Rude Ladies” and members of the crew from Fort Stockton Community Theatre’s entry for TexFest, “Rude Awakenings,” written by Nicolas Ridley invite the community to a free public performance on Thursday, Feb. 17 at 7:00 p.m. at The Nelson Street Theatre. The show is less than an hour long as required by contest rules.

Former City of Fort Stockton Public Works Director Aaron Ramos was honored with a plaque by mayor Chris Alexander at the city council meeting on Feb. 14 at City Hall. The South Texas native worked for the city for 16 years and has been in Fort Stockton for 20 years. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Last weekend members of the Fort Stockton Lions Club donated space heaters and bedding for the Lilah Smith Safe House. Pictured from left to right are: Lions member Isai Rojas, Lilah Smith Safe House Director of Client Service Erica Gonzales, Lilah Smith Safe House Executive Director/Caseworker Norma Sanchez, Lions President Irene Fabela, Lions member Ross Jones. Courtesy Photo