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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.

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.

Pecos County Precinct No. 2 Commissioner Robert Gonzales presented service awards to two employees last week. Jesus Calderon was recognized for five years of service in the parks department and Veronica Ramirez was recognized for 10 years of service as an administrative assistant.

While touring West Texas, a traveling family coordinated an overnight stay in Fort Stockton before visiting Fort Davis. “We’re from Helotes, which is close to San Antonio,” began Carlos.