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Maybe it was my being laid up after knee surgery or my wife caring for me when I got home. Anyway, it brought me to the place of thinking about life and some of the things that are important. I realized that relationships are one of the most important things we have in life, but we tend to take them for granted. As my wife was working so hard to take care of me, I found myself being very thankful for her and I told her I really appreciated all that she did for me. I also began to rethink my relationship to others and especially my relationship to God and I found that I fall short in thanking them or being thankful enough. People like to be appreciated, and they like to hear a sincere thank you every now and then. Maybe our fast-paced lifestyles or materialistic culture keeps us from thinking, evaluating and appreciating the important things of life. Jesus took time to thank God the Father for many things, for instance, food (Matthew 14:19). All through the Bible we find people giving thanks to God and we are told to do likewise (Psalm 86:12, 95:2,100:4, 139:14). Yes, there will be many who will not give thanks (Romans 1:21) but let’s be like the Samaritan leprous man who was healed and returned to thank Jesus but the other nine did not, (Luke 17:11-19). See you in Church next Sunday.

Fort Stockton FFA chapter members received an inspiring visit from Texas FFA State Officers on Wednesday, September 3. The engaging leadership session brought powerful messages of inspiration, dedication, and agricultural leadership directly to students, aiming to motivate them as future leaders in agriculture.

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.