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The Leadership Fort Stockton program held their annual graduation ceremony on June 25 on a ranch currently ran by Arna McCorkle and her husband, located 11 miles south on of Fort Stockton on Sanderson Highway. Graduates who were awarded certificates and t-shirts were (left to right) Matthew Booe, Caitlyn Bennett, Jeremy Rychlik. The Leadership Fort Stockton program provides both professional and personal growth opportunities through education and experience for adults (over age 18) in the community. Photo by Nathan Heuer

The Pecos County Senior Center will host its annual Independence Day hot dog lunch and patriotic sing-along on Friday, July 2, at noon at the Senior Center. Hot dogs and cold tea will be provided to all attendees, followed by patriotic songs. The lunch is free to all Pecos County Senior Center members. This year’s lunch is continued after being cancelled the past year because of COVID restrictions. To attend contact the Senior Center Director Maria Gilbert at 432-336-2302 so she may have enough food and drink. Membership in the Center is open to any Pecos County citizen age 50 and older, with dues at $5 a year. Those who have an older relative or friend who is a Senior Center member can also participate. The sing-along will follow the lunch, and will include many favorites, like “God Bless America” and “You’re A Grand Old Flag.” The Pecos County Senior Center is located at 1010 West 14th Street in Fort Stockton. It hosts activities all year long, and provides a cool place with free water and coffee during the day.

If you have an event for our Do Something! listing, please e-mail nathan.heuer fortstocktonpioneer.com. JUNE 24 The Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce is hosting a meet and greet with new FSISD Superintendent Dr.

On June 21 Imperial Public Library kicked off its summer 2021 reading program with a Magical Balloon Show featuring Robb Holladay and his Man-Eating Balloon performance. The show took place in the new community building in Imperial. Finger foods and drinks were provided by library staff and volunteers.

Late on June 21 Brewster County deputies conducted a traffic stop on an RV near the Big Bend National Park entrance on Texas Highway 118 south of Study Butte. The vehicle was occupied by 49 illegal aliens from Brazil, Ecuador, and Mexico, along with two U.S. citizens, including the driver.

The Fort Stockton Independent School District made the hirings of nine new teachers official on Monday at a special school board meeting. Superintendent Dr.

The Fort Stockton City Council met in regular session on June 22, and heard presentations from Texas New Mexico Power and the Recreation Department, and discussed several ordinance and infrastructure changes.