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The Historic Fort Stockton Living History Unit and the Pecos River Gang were recognized during the annual Historic Fort Summer Camp on Tuesday June 16, 2026. Bob Hayter led the campers to say the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of The United States and also presented the commemorative 250 US flag from the Pecos County Historical Commission to The Historic Fort Stockton Living History Unit.

Several local scholars have earned a spot on the Angelo State University Dean’s List for the spring 2026 semester, the university recently announced. This prestigious academic designation recognizes full-time undergraduate students who have demonstrated exceptional academic dedication by maintaining a grade point average of 3.25 or better on a 4.0 scale.

Editor’s note: It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered evidence of guilt, all defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The following list is provided by the Pecos CountySheriff’s Depart-ment.

2nd Grade Mrs. Rojas A Jaylah Carrillo Lucas Castillo Tanner Fierro Adren Garcia June Lorta Adrianna Vela A/B Caiden Aragon Rebecca Armendariz Jayleen Flores Kaira Harvey Aliah Montanez Ysael Ontiveros Isaiah Pacheco Edrick Sanchez Mrs.

Zachary Gray and Eli Schoenfeldt, members of Fort Stockton Community Theatre’s Paisano Players youth troupe, recently attended Theatre Network of Texas’ (TNT) 30th annual Youth Conference in Paris, TX. Following their ensemble performances in FSCT’s mainstage production, The Odd Couple, Zach and Eli made their way across the state to participate in the variety of youth-focused performing arts activities, competitions, and celebrations marking TNT’s 30-year commitment to youth outreach and development.

Fort Stockton Community Theatre, in conjunction with ChunkArts Studio, is bringing a unique experience to Fort Stockton. On Saturday, June 20, two Japanese ladies will serve and demonstrate to patrons a traditional tea ceremony on stage at The Nelson Street Theatre, 102 South Nelson.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: I have small snails all over my vegetable garden. I’ve heard that putting shallow pans of beer in the soil will attract them and that they will be attracted to the fermenting smell, fall in, and die.

Fort Stockton Pioneer.

Commandments In the beginning when commandments were introduced, the Israelites had over 600 commandments to follow! (Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy). Can you imagine in our time to still be following such, overwhelming for sure.