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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.

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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. Colorful flowers were represented all throughout the event by people who will not let anything get in the way of their fight against...

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.

The local Flying J Travel Center houses an electric vehicle charging station known as a Tesla supercharger. The self-driving cars coast into town for a charge on a daily basis, which is what brought in married couple Ever and Alejandra.

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The Fort Stockton Ministerial Alliance and representative, First Baptist Church Pastor Warren Camp, was honored by the Fort Stockton Independent School District School Board for the donation of over a 1,000 backpacks that were given out to students for free.

Karan Heffelfinger was presented the Best Speaker Award by Houston McKenzie at the Toastmasters meeting on Aug. 13 at the Fort Stockton Public Library. The group’s next meeting is on Sept. 24 at noon at the library with lunch provided. The public is invited to attend.