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In the 0-13-year-old division Jeremiah Shuttleworth, left, placed second and Amelia Ingram, right, placed first. Not pictured is Baby Daniel and Dekayla Lance who placed third. Photos by Megan Wehring

The Annie Riggs Museum and E.W. Bennett’s granddaughter Betty Hickman held an open house to help celebrate his contributions to Fort Stockton in the early 1900’s. E.W. built the first telephone company in Ozona, then moved on to Fort Stockton in 1910. He immediately built the first telephone company in his home located on the corner of Butz and Callaghan Street. A historical medallion was placed there in 1971. Other economic developments he began were the Bennett Hotel located across from the railroad station, tourist courts, garage, service station, restaurant, and a feed store on Railroad Avenue with a loading dock. Pictured is Melba Melbourne, Annie Riggs Director, Norma Bennett, Dr. John T. Bennett, Betty Hickman, and Holly Hickman Jones (far right). Photo by Nathan Heuer

On Saturday, Oct. 2 at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Comanche Creek Trail hosted the first annual Scary Fun 5K Charity Run. About 40 participants gathered in the early morning hours to walk or run along Comanche Creek and James Rooney Memorial Park. Furry friends, high school student volunteers and city officials joined in on the fun too. Even the dogs were dressed for the occasion. All proceeds, including entry fees, were shared between the TDCJ Correctional Officers Fund, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and Comanche Creek Trail. Photos by Megan Wehring

Local first responders made their last stop of the evening for National Night Out at Yucana’s in Fort Stockton. Businesses that held celebrations for National Night Out included Ace Hardware, Glitzy Trendz, First National Bank, First Community Federal Credit Union, Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce, The Prickly Pear Embroidery, Sauceda Urgent Care & Family Medicine, Heritage Family Funeral Home, and businesses on the 100 block of Main Street. National Night Out began in 1984 and is an annual community-building campaign that promotes community partnerships and camaraderie with law enforcement/first responders. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Paramedic Kyle Wilson was awarded a Certificate of Excellence for “Exemplifying a Positive Attitude” by his Captain Xavier Walker. “We want to thank Kyle for his positiveness as we know in EMS it can be stressful. Keep up the good work,” Walker said.

“Nunsense,” a musical, will open Friday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. at Fort Stockton Community Theatre’s Nelson Street Theatre. The musical was written by Dan Goggin, and Penny Smith is directing this reprise. Edward Jones and First National Bank are cosponsoring the production.

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Pecos County Toastmasters met on Aug. 27 at noon at the Fort Stockton Public Library. Top: Lilly Gonzalez was presented the Best Speaker Award by Alicia Salinas. Left: Daniel Salamanca took both the Best Table Topics and Best Evaluator Awards. Congratulations to both! “Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. Please join us,” Salinas said. Meetings are scheduled to meet at noon on Oct. 8, and Oct. 22 at the library with lunch provided. The public is invited to attend. Contact President Karan Heffelfinger for information at 432-336-2541. Courtesy Photos

How many of you know Ellis Washington Bennett or what he did in the development of Fort Stockton? He was like Comanche Springs in the sense that he was forever establishing a variety of businesses to help grow the economy of Fort Stockton staring in 1909. His grandchildren are honoring him Saturday, Oct.