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Fort Stockton Community Theatre is excited to announce auditions for the upcoming Paisano Players Youth Theatre production of An Enchanted Bookshop Christmas. Young actors, seasoned or aspiring, ages 6-18, will have the opportunity to bring beloved fairytale and literature characters to life this holiday season.

Fort Stockton Independent School District (FSISD) is inviting parents and community members to its annual Gifted and Talented Parent-Community meeting on Monday, September 29. The informational session will be held at the Fort Stockton High School Library from 6:00-6:30 p.m.

In the wake of recent flooding in the Kerrville region and coinciding with both National Dog Day and the final week of the “Clear the Shelters Campaign,” the Lucky Two Times Animal Sanctuary and Advocacy Program is reaching out to the community for urgent support.

YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO DO Your guide to local places to go and things to do! If you have an event for our Do Something! listing, please e-mail Summer.McCloskey@fortstocktonpioneer.com SEPT 11th & SEPT 18th Thursday Night Scramble @ Desert Pine Golf Course, 5:30pm Wine’d Up Wednesdays w/ Live Music @ The Grey Mule Saloon 6:30pm-9:30pm Karaoke Night @ Centennial Bar & Lounge, 7pm SEPT 11th Storytime @ The Fort Stockton Public Library 10am SEPT 11th & SEPT 18th Karaoke Night @ Joe’s Place, 9pm SEPT 13th Kids DIY Olympics @ McCoy’s Building Supply 10am-2pm Family fun, Kid friendly, Challenges, & Treats *all supplies provided free of charge, no registration required* SEPT 13th Barrio Fest 5k @ Fort Stockton Community Theater Theme: Loteria Best Dressed Loteria Costume Prizes! Start time: Children’s 2.4k: 8am 5K Run/Walk & 5k Relay: 8:30am SEPT 13th Barrio Fest Car Show @ Pecos County Courthouse Annex Roll in & Registration: 7am 12pm Registration Fee: $30 Award Ceremony: 3:30pm Featuring Ballet Flokorico from St. Edwards University @ 12pm & 3:30pm SEPT 13th Barrio Fest – Live Theatre @ Fort Stockton Community Theatre I’ll Remember for You (Yo Me Acuerdo Por Ti): A Caregiver’s Story 7pm-9pm SEPT 12th Varsity Panther Football vs.

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Barrio Fest IV, a “weekend packed celebration of history, culture & family fun,” is set to kick off next weekend, September 1214, in the heart of Fort Stockton. The free event promises a diverse array of activities, from rediscovering nearly forgotten traditions to vibrant live entertainment and educational exhibits, all made possible by numerous sponsors.

The American Legion Department of Texas is issuing a call to all veterans in the Fort Stockton area to participate in a significant revitalization effort aimed at restoring the prominence of American Legion Post 234. This crucial event is scheduled for Saturday, September 6, and will take place at the Chamber of Commerce, located at 1000 E Railroad Ave, Fort Stockton.

The Fort Stockton Independent School District Board of Education held its regular meeting Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, recognizing outstanding students, discussing the new cell phone policy, and receiving updates on various construction projects across the district.

Middle School Student of the Month Apache Student of the Month Highschool Student of the Month Intermediate Student of the Month.

Editor’s note: The following list is provided by the Pecos County Attorney’s Office Offender: ORLANDO RODRIGUEZ BLANCO Offense: DRIVING WHILE LICENSE INVALID WITH PREVIOUS CONVICTION OR SUSPENSION Offense Date: 01/04/2025 Arresting Agency: Ft.