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Fort Stockton Pioneer.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, I have a nice crop of Jersey Giant asparagus plants that I planted three years ago. Last year, they produced red berries that I ignored.

As the new kid on the block known as the Ft. Stockton Ministerial Alliance turf, it will be my privilege(s) this coming Easter to offer up the Ecumenical Service message at Zero Stone Park just as the sun rises that glorious morn and, as well, author the FROM THE PULPIT offerings across the coming weeks. These religion column messages will be published during the Lenten Season of the Christian year, during which local congregations take turns hosting Lenten lunches designed to gather the faith-based congregations into larger community. They are on Tuesdays at 11:45 a.m.

People do many things to try and see what is going to happen next. There are over 30 common ways and hundreds of others. Fortune tellers, spirit boards, reading tea leaves in a cup, tarot cards, astrology, crystal ball and horoscopes just to mention a few.

Travis and Tommie Lewis opened their very first Sonic Drive-In right here in Fort Stockton in 1976, and the entire community has been excited for the re-opening at 1701 W Dickinson Blvd. The beautiful new drive-in opened to the public Tuesday, March 25, following the official ribbon cutting on Monday. Their tradition of providing tasty food with great service continues, with grandson Caleb Jantz managing the location and his hardworking crew eager to return to serving Fort Stockton’s favorite drinks, treats, and food.

Pecos County State Bank has announced the appointment of banking veteran Weldon O. Hayes as its new Senior Vice President and Loan Officer, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to experienced leadership in commercial, agricultural, and real estate lending.

HOUSTON— Sisters Meagan and Madison Hanson proved to be a dynamic duo at this year’s Houston Livestock Show, each earning top honors in their respective competitions and showcasing their diverse talents in agriculture.

The Rotary Club of Fort Stockton stepped up to support the Lilah Smith Safe House on Saturday, March 23, with a day of hard work and generous donations. Eleven Rotarians and three volunteers—Anthony, Mason, and Kato May—came together to improve the facility, which provides refuge for survivors of domestic violence.

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 litzy.rodriguez@ fortstocktonpioneer. com MARCH27 Karaoke Night, Joe’s Place, 9pm MARCH28 Despicable Me (PG) Free Showing, West Texas Cinema – Fort Stockton Convention Center Theatre, 7:30pm MARCH29 Silver Spur Gun & Blade Show @ Fort Stockton Convention Center, 9am-5pm MARCH29 FSFS Presents: Rebel Without a Cause (Free Showing), Nelson Street Theatre, 7 pm MARCH30 Silver Spur Gun &Blade Show @ Fort Stockton Convention Center 10 am 4pm.

Pecos County EMS is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of both our communities and our EMS personnel. In line with this commitment, we are announcing a significant change in our emergency response policy.