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Twenty-five years ago a documentary premiered at SXSW that showed what it was like to be on the set of the Warner Bros. classic, “Giant,” with James Dean and Rock Hudson in Marfa. That summer of 1955 went on to inspire a stage play a film, and a TV series.

(From left to right) Steven Walker, Sabrina Ruiz, Laura Gonzalez and JB Gallegos united to host a small event last Thursday. The event was hosted at Kia Tay Accents at 100 S Main St. with free tamales and sweet tea provided by Comanche Tortilla & Tamale Factory and pink lemonade provided by the Mesquite Tree. Funds to support the Lilah Smith Safe House were also raised during the event. Photo by Jeremy Gonzalez

The Iraan-Sheffield Independent School District held its award ceremony on May 7 in the high school auditorium. Seniors were presented with academic and scholarship awards. The Valedictorian and Salutatorian were announced. At this ceremony, the Iraan-Sheffield Lions Club awarded their 2021 scholarships to seven seniors. The recipients are Mariela Santana, Rylie Cravens, Yanissa Hernandez, Linda Rodriguez, Javier Hernandez, Gavin Aguirre and Jesus Perez. Congratulations Class of 2021 and God speed. Courtesy Photo

The Lilah Smith Safe House held a ribbon cutting ceremony outside the Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce office on Tuesday, May 11. The organization, which separated from the Crisis Center of West Texas in 2019, became its own agency – First Response Ministry Inc. – on March 2, 2019 and serves Pecos County and surrounding counties. Lilah Smith Safe House is a nonprofit organization that provides a safe haven, shelter and educates to end domestic and sexual violence in West Texas. Courtesy Photo

You are cordially invited to attend ribbon cutting event for Amtrak’s new wheelchair accessible boarding platform and waiting area here in Sanderson. Construction is complete and we are excited to welcome travelers to board “Texas Eagle” or “Sunset Limited” The Platform is 8” above the top of the rail. A lift or ramp is required to board when one is using a wheelchair. The car attendant/conductor handles the lift (in a small building on the platform) or ramps which are onboard the coaches.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller last week announced the Texas Department of Agriculture is currently accepting applications for round two of the GO TEXAN Event Grants, a program that provides funding to GO TEXAN partners that host public events to promote Texas products and businesses.

On May 10, many family, friends, and citizens in the community of Fort Stockton gathered to show their support and help celebrate the 63rd birthday of Fort Stockton native Jaime Morales. Andy Rivera and his wife Belinda Rivera, who have been close to Morales for many years, decided to organize a parade and hold a celebration for the Marine veteran that joined the armed service after graduation from Fort Stockton High School The Rivera’s said that they wanted to show their appreciation for their friend and an individual who served our country and now suffers from PTSD.

The PCMH Auxiliary held its annual end-of-the-year awards luncheon at the Fort Stockton Community Theatre. The luncheon was catered by Paul Pasqua’s Cooks Catering Company. The invocation was presented by Reverend Jim Miles.

The Cherished Pets Animal Rescue had its most successful fundraiser in the organization’s history on May 8 at the First Annual Cause for Paws event held at the Old ’76. The nonprofit organization’s Officer of Fundraising, Heather Pass, reported that the event nearly raised approximately $15,000 – a number that’s $3,000 higher than their previous highest grossing fundraiser.

For individuals who are 16-years and older and have not received a COVID-19 vaccine, shots are still available at Pecos County Memorial Hospital as stated by the Pecos County Memorial Hospital administration at Monday’s regular meeting.