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More than 100 high school students will visit the Sul Ross State University campus in Alpine as representatives of the Future Farmers of American (FFA) on two occasions in September. On Monday, Sept. 11, 116 freshman students in the first year of agriculture classes will attend the “Greenhand Day” conference for beginners. They will visit from Alpine, Fort Stockton, Crane, Iraan, Pecos and Wink to participate in activities ranging from friendly competitions within and across FFA chapter groups to personal and organizational leadership to sessions on building knowledge of the opportunities available through school-based agricultural education and FFA from the local, state and national levels.

It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The Fort Stockton Independent School District met in its first regular session of the 2023-24 school year on Aug. 30, approving its budget for the sear and setting its tax rate. Much of the total $56,959,690 budget (22,728,181 of the $38,269,399 general fund budget) is set aside for payroll costs. The tax rate was set at $1.0600 per $100 of assessed property value.

Belding Farms, a pecan grower in Fort Stockton, filed a petition with the Middle Pecos Groundwater Conservation District (GCD) to strengthen rules intended to protect the Edwards-Trinity Aquifer that underlies Pecos County and feeds Comanche Springs. The petition asks the district to introduce a yearround threshold for the Edwards-Trinity Aquifer that would trigger cutbacks in groundwater pumping if aquifer water levels fall too low at any time and bolster the current winter recovery thresholds that are manipulable and overly complex.

The Fort Stockton Independent School District Board of Trustees recognized the August Students of the Month during its meeting on Aug. 30.

The 2nd annual Barrio Fest, sponsored by the Fort Stockton Community Theatre will be Sept. 14-17. Third grade students from Alamo Elementary, Buena Vista School in Imperial and Fort Stockton Christian Academy along with their teachers and administrators will be part of the Education Day at Barrio Fest 2023 on Friday morning, Sept. 15, from 8:30–11:30. Students will be learning about the traditions of the Hispanic culture. There will be several community members who have volunteered their time to instruct the students about the rich culture that the Hispanic Community has to offer here in Fort Stockton. Students will be going 11 eleven stations as they learn about these traditions.

It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Sheriff to purchase new equipment The Pecos County Commissioner’s Court on Monday approved several items that will ultimately benefit the Pecos County Sheriff’s Department. The court approved an interlocal cooperation agreement with Brewster County to house Pecos County inmates.

In today’s digital age, cell phones have become an integral part of our lives. While they offer numerous benefits, they can also be a significant distraction, especially in educational settings. As educators, it is crucial to create an environment that promotes focused learning and engagement.

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