Dates announced for festival
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The Marfa Chamber of Commerce has confirmed the 34th annual Marfa Lights Festival will take place on Friday, Sept. 3, and Saturday, Sept.
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Bill introduced to reimburse border farmers, ranchers
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U.S. Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) joined fellow Texas lawmakers in introducing legislation to reimburse farmers and ranchers for damages and vandalism that occurred on their property due to the illegal immigration crisis.
FORT STOCKTON ISD NEW TEACHER BIOS
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Amber Corral School/Department: Intermediate/Special Service Subject/Position: Assistant Speech-Language Pathologist Hometown: Fort Stockton Degrees/University: Bachelor’s degree in speech language & hearing sciences Teaching experience None Why did you become a teacher? I became a teacher because I wanted to give back to the community. Fort Stockton has a great platform.
Renovations, repairs underway at Stocktons Entertainment
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Following the city of Fort Stockton’s $1.2 million purchase of Stockton’s Entertainment last year, the event center is still undergoing renovations. The former entertainment complex housed a movie theatre, bowling alley and an outdoor mini-golf course.
COVID-19 active cases rise to 14 in county
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The COVID-19 active case total in Pecos County continued to rise yesterday as the number hit a five-month high on Tuesday according to a report provided by the county’s emergency management coordinator Jessie Dominguez.
There are currently 14 active cases in the county – the highest total since Feb. 16 (165 days ago). Of the 14 active cases, only two were vaccinated.
COVID-19 active cases reach 20-week high in Pecos County
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The COVID-19 active case total hit a five-month high on Monday, Aug. 2 in Pecos County according to a report provided by the county’s emergency management coordinator Jessie Dominguez.
There are currently eight active cases in the county – the highest total since March 12 (143 days ago).
Heading into Monday, there were three active cases and that number increased by five due to seven positive tests.
All BVISD students to receive free meals
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Buena Vista ISD announced its policy on Aug. 2 that this school year, healthy meals will be offered every school day to all students at no cost. Typically, a student’s household must meet income eligibility requirements to qualify for free or reduced-price meals. However, the USDA issued guidance that allows schools to offer meals to all students at no cost for the 2021-2022 school year.
School registration, supply cost details
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The Fort Stockton ISD student registration will begin in-person and online on Aug. 4 at 9 a.m. finish on Saturday, Aug. 7, ending at 2 p.m.
The district encourages parents to use online registration for all students – new and returning – at the district’s webpage https://www.fsisd.net/2021Registration.
Schools will be available to help families with online registration “in-person” at their child’s school during the following help times:
Gonzales secures funding for defense priorities in appropriations bill
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Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) secured funds for defense priorities for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District in the FY 2022 Defense Appropriations Bill.
FSISD to return to face-to-face instruction only
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The Fort Stockton Independent School District will be returning to 100% face-to-face instruction for the 2021-2022 school year. Remote online instruction has been discontinued for the upcoming school year in accordance with state lawmakers’ decisions.
Classes begin at 8 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 16.
The decision was discussed at the July 26 Fort Stockton ISD school board meeting and is effective immediately.
