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Sul Ross State University’s Theatre Program brings live performance back to the Big Bend with Failure: A Love Story by Philip Dawkins. Step into 1928 Chicago and follow the loves and losses of the Fail family in this funny and quirky musicfilled tale.

Nineteen Fort Stockton High School graduates received scholarships from the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on June 9 at Fort Stockton Community Theatre by way of numerous sponsors who made the scholarships possible. Also pictured along with the recipients is representatives of companies and individuals who sponsored student scholarships. A grand total of $308,825 was awarded to the 2020 graduates for college. Students who received scholarship rewards included: Alyssa Allaire, Mikayla Alvarez, Maite Arroyo, Cade Bayer, Mallorie Crenshaw, Kylie Duarte, Stephanie Nicole Galindo, AJ Garcia, Audrey Gonzalez, Paige Orr, Ricardo Pacheco, Zachary Ramirez, Dominic Rosas, Kylie Ruiz, Julissa Isela Talavera Duarte, Kimberly Trejo, Elyss Valenzuela, Katie Villarreal, Cezar Zarate Morales. Photos by Nathan Heuer

Last Thursday marked the longawaited return of the Summer Off the Patio concert series, traditionally hosted at the Annie Riggs Memorial Museum. After being canceled during the pandemic, the series started off big with musician Jerry Serrano, and was sponsored by the Fort Stockton Historical Society.

If you have an event for our Do Something! listing, please e-mail nathan.heuer@ fortstocktonpioneer.com. JUNE 11 Wayne West will perform at Zero Stone Park in Fort Stockton on Friday, June 11 starting at 7:30 p.m.

Reyes Lopez was awarded a framed letter and pin congratulating him and thanking him for his 30 years of service with the Postal Service in Fort Stockton on May 18. This past month represented his 30 years of service. The letter from Steven Hernandez stated, “The Postal Service owes a great deal to the loyalty and dedication of its employees and I am happy to commend you for your many contributions throughout the years toward improved Postal Service operations. I wish to extend my warm personal greetings and the hope that you will accept this pin as a symbol of my deep appreciation for a career of commendable service.” Courtesy Photo

A total of eight students who went to high school in Pecos County achieved the Dean’s List designation at Angelo State University for this past spring semester. To be eligible for the ASU Dean’s List, fulltime undergraduate students must maintain a 3.25 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale.