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The legacy of E.W. Bennett

Body 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.
Pictured is E.W. Bennett in 1900. Courtesy Photo of Betty Hickman

Where Ya Headed?

Body Walking out of a hotel room with a chair and Mesquite Tree cup of coffee, a man who goes by “Squirrel” found himself marooned in Fort Stockton with his girlfriend and two dogs.
Travelers Sabra and Squirrel kicked back at the Budget Inn hotel with their dogs Dank and Modi. Typically, Dank is a very happy dog, but he didn’t smile for the camera in time. Photo by Jeremy Gonzalez

Where Ya Headed?

Body Like many roadside attractions, Paisano Pete has become a tradition for generations of travelers. The giant roadrunner received a warm greeting from a family out of Central Texas, who have consistently visited the fiberglass sculpture over the years.
Cody, Cherry, Lou and Kelsey of Central Texas snagged a picture with Paisano Pete at the golden hour, before pushing onward to Fort Davis for a stay at the Indian Lodge. Photo by Jeremy Gonzalez

Alzheimer’s Walk

Body Dozens of participants showed up on Saturday, Sept. 11, at James Rooney Memorial Park in Fort Stockton to support the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
Alzheimer’s Walk

Salute to Heroes

Body Fort Stockton High School held a Salute to Heroes ceremony before the Panthers football game on Sept. 10. The ceremony honored first responders and veterans in the community. Pictured are deputies and the sheriff of the Pecos County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff T.J.
Salute to Heroes
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