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The Fort Stockton City Council met in regular session on May 11, and discussed personnel issues, a proposed change to Main Street, and the much-anticipated Springhirst Hotel resolution. After some routine agenda items, the council heard the second reading of Resolution No.

The Fort Stockton Independent School District School Board made its official decision on who the next superintendent will be moving forward at the group’s special on May 5. Dr.

The Fort Stockton Community Theatre will host the play “The Butler Did It,” written by Todd Wallinger and directed by Susann Hall. The play starring nine of FSCT’s young people will open on Thursday, May 13, at 7:00 p.m. at The Nelson Street Theatre. Matinees will be on Saturday and Sunday, May 15 and 16, at 2:00 p.m. Those performing in the play that are pictured after the Monday’s practice are: Silas Hall (tied to the chair) Cody Schoenfeldt (on the floor), Eli Schoenfeldt, Anna Nix, Kyra Arias, Avan Lujan, Sayde Hall, Cariss Sanchez, and Amy Gloshen. Photo by Nathan Heuer

The Pecos County Commissioners Court decided to move forward with a 70% tax abatement agreement with Pavo Bess, LLC for the construction of a $62 million battery energy storage system at Monday’s regular meeting.

A large wooden cross was carried down Dickinson Blvd Monday morning and its bearer, Walter Masters, was open to discuss his symbolic mission. “I’ve been called to carry this cross to all ends of America,” declared Masters.

The Midland College WRTTC in Fort Stockton began its alumni association less than five years ago and since then, the organization has been a driving force behind raising money for their Scholars’ Dollars Scholarship Fund.

Alyssa Catherine Legamaro of Corpus Christi and Cyril Maize Ward of Fort Stockton celebrated Matrimony on Jan. 9, 2021 at St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church in Dripping Springs. The bride elect is the daughter of Tim and Cyndy Legamaro of Corpus Christi. The groom is the son of James and Joanie Ward of Fort Stockton.

The number of people vaccinated for COVID-19 by the either the Modera, Pfizer, or Johnson & Johnson shot in Pecos County topped the 5,000 mark in the past two weeks. The county has given out 4,936 first-dose shots between the Moderna and Pfizer vaccine.

May is Older Americans Month, and the theme is Community of Strength. May is a time to recognize older Americans for their contributions, and provide them with information to help them stay healthy and active.