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One of the most common complaints for travelers would be under packing. However, that wasn’t the case for Gary Harper who seemed to have packed the perfect attire and armament for an unexpected reenactment opportunity.

Former Fort Stockton Police Department Dispatcher Amy Baiza, who passed away at the age of 29 on Jan. 25 of this year, was honored by Pecos County Precinct No. 2 with a plaque and a tree that was planted near the Amy Baiza Pavilion, which was recently built in Rooney Park. Photos by Nathan Heuer

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21 - SANDERSON Location: Terrell County Courthouse and Square (north of downtown two blocks, behind school) 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Last week the historic fort grounds in the city hosted live reenactments and “The 1873 Fort Stockton Mutiny,” a tour and history lesson regarding the court-martial of the 21 buffalo soldiers in 1873 led by Allen Mack - founder of The Living History Foundation.

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Students, faculty and members of the public were welcome to attend the opening reception of the Buena Vista Cemetery photograph collection held on April 7 at the Williams Regional Technical Training Center in Fort Stockton. All of the photographs were taken Mario Rodriguez — a man who wears many hats (veteran, photographer, historian and member of the Pecos County Historical Commission). It was easy to see that Rodriguez was proud to showcase his black and white photographs. Photos by Megan Wehring

APACHE ELEMENTARY FIRST GRADE TEACHER: MS. CALDERON A HONOR ROLL Anthony Beserra Lissette Burrola Mildred Gaytan Ana Hermosillo Dariel Lazos Kevin Mata A&B HONOR ROLL Isabella Mijares Daniel Ruiz Martin Salamanca Justin Smith TEACHER: MRS.

Toastmasters met on April 8 at noon at the Fort Stockton Public Library. A warm lunch was provided. Toastmaster for the Day Oscar Gonzalez presented the following awards to: Judge Ruben Salinas - Best Speaker; Karan Heffelfinger - Best Table Topics Speaker; Alicia Salinas - Best Evaluator

Growing season began last month for the pecans at Belding Farms. The farm, located in Pecos County, produces an average of 5 million pounds of pecans a year on 2,200 acres of land. Belding Farms is currently installing a drip irrigation system on 96 acres of their land in an effort with Texas Water Trade to reduce water usage. The drip system is the first of its kind on the farm. The farm is currently using flood irrigation via concrete irrigation ditches that supply water throughout the farm. Pictured is the current flood irrigation system and the new drip irrigation system that is currently being installed. Trenches are being dug to bury the tubing. Also pictured one the most unique items on the farm, sound cannons, that shoot soundwaves up in the air to break apart hail before reaching the pecan trees. There are over 10 cannons of such located on the property. Photos by Nathan Heuer