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“Fort Stockton High School is bursting with pride as we celebrate Dyanee Sotelo’s extraordinary achievement! With a remarkable 1,000 hours logged in her cosmetology training—a first for our program, achieved under the guidance of instructor Liliana Gonzales—Dyanee is now officially eligible to take the State Board Exam for her cosmetology license. Her dedication, hard work, and passion for beauty have truly paid off, culminating in this pivotal moment. This milestone marks the beginning of an amazing career, and we are beyond excited to witness all the beautiful things she’ll accomplish in the world of cosmetology. Let’s all join in congratulating Dyanee for this huge achievement! Keep shining and reaching for the stars!” said Collette Barragan, of FSISD Tumbleweed +

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HEAD OVER MEALS Laissez les bons temps rouler! Or, for those of you who don’t speak French, Let the good times roll. This common New Orleans saying is especially true during Mardi Gras.

Editor’s note: It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered evidence of guilt, all defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The following list is provided by the Pecos County Sheriff’s Department.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, we started to notice these spots in the St. Augustine in late summer and they are still here.

Fort Stockton Pioneer Photos are from the Fort Stockton Pioneer archives at the Pioneer’s office located at 210 N. Nelson St .

In our always-connected world, true stillness can feel impossible. We wake up, check our phones, and are quickly swept into a stream of notifications and tasks. But what if the key to navigating this chaos is stepping away and spending intentional time alone with God?

GUEST COLUMNIST I can’t help but dream this time of the year. It’s the thick of winter, you see, which means I’m spending hours huddled in my home office getting a million tax details in order for my CPA.

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