When Jeremy Hickman received a phone call on Monday evening from Fort Stockton ISD Superintendent Dr. Gabriel Zamora, the Fort Stockton native was overcome with emotion after learning he was chosen to be the next head football coach and athletic director in his hometown.

The Fort Stockton ISD School Board unanimously voted for Hickman to become the next football coach and athletic director of the district on May 30.

Rosie Ramos was recognized for her outstanding and dedicated service as a county employee for the past 23 years on May 27 at the Precinct No. 1 headquarters. Commissioner Tom Chapman awarded the retiree with the plaque as she concluded her career with the county this month.

The Fort Stockton native was the Pecos County Memorial Hospital receiving clerk from 1999-2006, Precinct No. 1 road and bridge maintenance employee from 2006-2007, and the Precinct No. 1 road and bridge maintenance equipment operator from 2007 to 2022.

A Memorial Day ceremony was held at Zero Stone Park earlier today. Wreaths were laid to honor each of our country’s wars/conflicts. Pecos County Judge Joe Shuster and Fort Stockton Mayor Chris Alexander read the county and city Memorial Day proclamations. The event concluded with veteran Joni McGee reading the names of veteran family members and friends that passed away over the past year.

The following were deceased veterans that were recognized during the ceremony:

Oscar Hernandez

The Fort Stockton volleyball program held their annual summer camp from May 24-26 at the Special Events Center. The event featured the Little Prowler Camp (third through fifth grade), Middle School Prowler Camp (sixth through eighth grade), and the Freshman Prowler Camp. Varsity head Gabrielle Harral, varsity assistant coach Sera Ramirez, and varsity assistant Coach Ella Gonzales helped conduct the camp along with numerous Prowler volleyball athletes.