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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.

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.

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.

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.

Howard Payne University recognized 239 students for academic success during the fall 2021 semester. Former Fort Stockton High School graduate Sayde Hall was named to the President’s List for maintain a 3.65-3.99 grade point average.

The Texas Sheep Dog Association kicked off their winter series at the Fort Stockton Gun Club from Feb. 10-13. More than 100 dogs and their handles from Texas and across the country competed in the event. The event has been in Fort Stockton in 10 of the last 11 years.

Steak House Restaurant in Fort Stockton held a retirement party for longtime owners John and Alma Pacheco on Feb. 11. The couple retired after running the business for 33 years.