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.
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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.
City to purchase new sanitation truck
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The Fort Stockton City Council approved the purchase of a new sanitation truck at their regular meeting July 27. The city will acquire a 2020 Freightliner M2 Class 8, more specifically a 36-Yard Side Loader Sanitation Truck, for $240,092.00 from GSP Marketing with the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) Cooperative Purchasing Program.
FSISD superintendent joins local Rotary Club
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Fort Stockton ISD Superintendent Dr. Gabriel Zamora joined the Fort Stockton Rotary Club last week at the group’s regular meeting. New Rotary President Malissa Trevino started her tenure by welcoming the new superintendent to the club on July 22. Courtesy Photo
Your Guide To Local Places To Go And Things To Do
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If you have an event for our Do Something! listing, please e-mail nathan.heuerfortstocktonpioneer.com. JULY 29 Brian Milson will perform as a part of the Summer Off The Patio Concert Series at the Annie Riggs Memorial Museum at 6:30 p.m.
PCMH staffing issue an ‘anomaly’
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The Pecos County Commissioners Court met in a joint special session with the Pecos County Memorial Hospital Board and hospital officials on July 21 to discuss numerous items such as staffing issues, as well as personnel recruiting.
School supplies to be provided by FSISD
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For the first time in the Fort Stockton Independent School District’s history, school supplies will be provided to the students by the district for a reduced cost. Superintendent Dr.
New bakery Brew Lane heading to Fort Stockton
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Fort Stockton will see a bakery in the future, something that many residents have been missing. Local pharmacist Gavyn Thomas purchased the building at 302 E.
FSISD newly approved calendar for 2021-2022 school year
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The Fort Stockton ISD school board approved numerous changes to the school calendar at Monday's school board meeting, including a change to a nine-week grading period after previously having six-week grading periods, and giving the students a day off after the Super Bowl.
More professional development days for the teachers and administrators were also added to the calendar. See the attached image for all the details on the newly improved calendar
FSISD to host vaccine clinic
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The FSISD partnered with the National Guard to provide free Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines to students, parents, and the community on Tuesday, Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m at the Special Events Center at FSHS.
Ages 12 and up can receive a COVID-19 vaccine shot. They will be given out on a first come first serve basis.
The clinic comes after a decision made at Monday's school board meeting that there will not be a virtual learning option this upcoming school year. The decision was supported by administrators, staff, and a majority of teachers.
