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November 1992 issue: Leading the yells for fall sports at Fort Stockton High School are, L-R, Jami Archer, Jeana Ivy, Abby Baiza, Marli Byrd, Norma Fabela and Cleo Mancha. November 1992 issue: FLAG FOOTBALL CHAMPS – The Cougars are the champions of the Flag Football activities for the 1992 season.

A group of Fort Stockton students from the Alamo Elementary and Fort Stockton Intermediate campuses traveled to Seminole on Nov. 17-18 to compete in the UIL Academics meet.

A group of Fort Stockton freshmen visited the Midland College/WRTTC campus in Fort Stockton earlier in the month. Students learned about the possibilities of taking dual credit classes and programs where they can earn certifications in energy, nursing and business.

Toastmasters in Fort Stockton recognized winners at their regular meeting on Nov. 12 at the Fort Stockton Public Library. Karan Heffelfinger, right, was recognized as the Best Speaker by Alicia Salinas, left. Houston McKenzie, middle, and Salinas tied for the Best Table Topics Speakers. They were recognized by Heffelfinger. Congratulations to all. Join Toastmasters if you would like to improve your leadership and communication skills. Contact Karan Heffelfinger for more information at 432-336-8521.

Following an appreciation program, the First United Methodist Church welcomed all veterans to join in fellowship for a meal on Nov. 14. The program included words from guest speaker Sgt. Rick Irigoyen and recognition of service in each of the six military branches. Photos by Megan Wehring

The Fort Stockton Independent School District honored their Student of the Month for November at the district’s regular board meeting on Nov. 15. One student from each campus gets recognized every month. Students that were awarded with a certificate were: Fernando Corralez (high school), Lesly Burrola (intermediate school), Cato Jerry May (Alamo Elementary), Larry Urbano (Apache Elementary). Ethan Nunez, middle school Student of the Month, was not in attendance due to an athletic contest. Photos by Nathan Heuer

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has started mailing ballots for the Farm Service Agency county committee elections to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country. To be counted, ballots must be returned to the Pecos-Terrell County FSA office at 2306 W Dickinson Blvd, Ste. 1 or postmarked by Dec. 6.

Members of Xi Leta Lambda held a Holiday Auction on Nov. 18 at the meeting hall connected to the Fort Stockton Community Theatre. Tom Ezell was the auctioneer while Roxie Ingram presented the items to those in attendance for bidding. There were over 40 items auctioned off, which raised over $2,000. Photos by Nathan Heuer

A week into his monthlong vacation, Dan of Florida pulled into town last Thursday with his wife Megan. While driving through Texas, the couple mapped out a constellation of National Parks to visit while making their way to California.