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If you have an event for our Do Something! listing, please e-mail nathan.heuer fortstocktonpioneer.com. APRIL 7 The Opening reception for Buena Vista Cemetery photograph collection at Midland College/Williams Regional Technical Training Center in Fort Stockton will be held on Thursday, April 7 from...

Three historic properties in Fort Stockton were recently made available for tours during weekdays by way of the Pecos County Historical Commission. Three weeks ago, the commission opened the Historic Pecos County Jail, Sibley-Rollins House, and the Hovey School to the public for free tours.

Volunteers give their time and labor without expecting anything in return. They are often considered to be the glue that holds a community together.

Recording artist Charlie Cope performed at the Annie Riggs Museum in Fort Stockton on April 1. The one-time “Spring off the Patio” event had over 30 people in attendance and was a prelude to the Summer Off the Patio series that will begin at the museum on Thursday, May 26.

Joshua Montoya, right, was recognized as the FSISD Middle School Student of the Month for March. Montoya is pictured with Gil-Rey Madrid, Assistant Superintendent of Operations and Support Services. Photos by Nathan Heuer

Miguel Rivera, Director of Maintenance at the Fort Stockton Independent School District, claimed the “Be the Standard” award at the district’s board meeting on March 28. The award is given to a staff member who attends the most events and activities in a calendar month.

Joe’s Place and owner Joe Espino held a ribbon cutting ceremony on April at the bar’s location in downtown Fort Stockton. The ceremony, which was hosted by the Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce, represented the business’ official grand opening and membership acceptance to the chamber.

Who can resist a scoop of cold ice cream on a hot sunny day? Certainly not Mojing and his border collie Oreo. The duo walked into the Mesquite Tree coffee shop last week with a specific order in mind.

Eugenio Diaz, middle, was awarded a service pin today for his 10 years of service with the Pecos County Precincts by Pecos County Precinct No. 1 Commissioner Tom Chapman. Diaz has worked for the road and bridge department for three different precincts in the county.

Midland College/WRTTC hosted a retirement reception for Elizabeth Lara, fourth from the right, who was employed at the college for 15 years. Lara’s last day will be on Thursday, March 31 Lara was previously the Scholars’ Dollars Coordinator and the secretary at the campus in Fort Stockton.