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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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JC Napay and Zamia Dodson were crowned Fort Stockton High School Band Sweetheart and Beau at Friday’s game on Nov. 5.

The Pecos County Historical Commission hosted a two-day event at Horsehead Crossing. The event was first held in 2020 to commemorate the various historical figures who passed over this well-known crossing throughout the 16th-19th centuries.