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The Fort Stockton community is gearing up to celebrate the success of one of its own, Sam L. Pfiester, whose latest film, “Texas Rhapsody,” is garnering attention for its timely exploration of the American experience.

The Fort Stockton Independent School District Board of Education celebrated highachieving students and teachers Thursday while authorizing a wave of facility upgrades and safety improvements, including a district-wide move to LED lighting and a new emergency intercom system.

Brenna Downey is the Fort Stockton High School January Student of the Month. “Brenna is a junior and a dedicated member of the Prowler varsity volleyball and basketball teams, as well as FFA, NHS, and the welding program. She is described as a hardworking studentathlete who balances academics and athletics with discipline and consistency. Her leadership is highlighted by the energy, positivity, and effort she brings to every setting,” Downey’s school leadership shared.

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Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its January meeting. WINTER WEATHER RESPONSE The commissioners and TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams commended TxDOT employees for their response to the winter storm that affected most of the state over the weekend of Jan.

Fort Stockton Pioneer.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, Regarding your recommendation of crape myrtles along streets, I do admit that under certain circumstances they can be spectacular, but they are not native to our state, and their seeds can spread into natural areas and crowd out species more useful to our environment. I would say that the yaupon hollies would be a better choice.