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YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO DO Your guide to local places to go and things to do! If you have an event for our Do Something! listing, please e-mail Summer.McCloskey@fortstocktonpioneer.com SEPT 11th & SEPT 18th Thursday Night Scramble @ Desert Pine Golf Course, 5:30pm Wine’d Up Wednesdays w/ Live Music @ The Grey Mule Saloon 6:30pm-9:30pm Karaoke Night @ Centennial Bar & Lounge, 7pm SEPT 11th Storytime @ The Fort Stockton Public Library 10am SEPT 11th & SEPT 18th Karaoke Night @ Joe’s Place, 9pm SEPT 13th Kids DIY Olympics @ McCoy’s Building Supply 10am-2pm Family fun, Kid friendly, Challenges, & Treats *all supplies provided free of charge, no registration required* SEPT 13th Barrio Fest 5k @ Fort Stockton Community Theater Theme: Loteria Best Dressed Loteria Costume Prizes! Start time: Children’s 2.4k: 8am 5K Run/Walk & 5k Relay: 8:30am SEPT 13th Barrio Fest Car Show @ Pecos County Courthouse Annex Roll in & Registration: 7am 12pm Registration Fee: $30 Award Ceremony: 3:30pm Featuring Ballet Flokorico from St. Edwards University @ 12pm & 3:30pm SEPT 13th Barrio Fest – Live Theatre @ Fort Stockton Community Theatre I’ll Remember for You (Yo Me Acuerdo Por Ti): A Caregiver’s Story 7pm-9pm SEPT 12th Varsity Panther Football vs.

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Barrio Fest IV, a “weekend packed celebration of history, culture & family fun,” is set to kick off next weekend, September 1214, in the heart of Fort Stockton. The free event promises a diverse array of activities, from rediscovering nearly forgotten traditions to vibrant live entertainment and educational exhibits, all made possible by numerous sponsors.

The American Legion Department of Texas is issuing a call to all veterans in the Fort Stockton area to participate in a significant revitalization effort aimed at restoring the prominence of American Legion Post 234. This crucial event is scheduled for Saturday, September 6, and will take place at the Chamber of Commerce, located at 1000 E Railroad Ave, Fort Stockton.

The Fort Stockton Independent School District Board of Education held its regular meeting Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, recognizing outstanding students, discussing the new cell phone policy, and receiving updates on various construction projects across the district.

Middle School Student of the Month Apache Student of the Month Highschool Student of the Month Intermediate Student of the Month.

Editor’s note: The following list is provided by the Pecos County Attorney’s Office Offender: ORLANDO RODRIGUEZ BLANCO Offense: DRIVING WHILE LICENSE INVALID WITH PREVIOUS CONVICTION OR SUSPENSION Offense Date: 01/04/2025 Arresting Agency: Ft.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, attached are photos of my Celeste fig, which was planted in the fall of 2021. It is on the east side of my shed.

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The Borderlands Research Institute (BRI) at Sul Ross State University has released the schedule for its Fall 2025 Guided Hikes on Hancock Hill, a quarterly series led by subject-matter experts. These moderately strenuous, 1.8-mile hikes provide participants with an immersive blend of hands-on learning, regional insights, and striking views of the Big Bend landscape, continuing a long-standing community tradition.