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Former Pecos County Memorial Hospital Board Members Dwayne Bonham and Delilia Urias were recognized for their years of service on the hospital board at the group’s regular meeting on Dec. 21 at PCMH. Bonham served six years on the board – the maximum amount of time an individual can serve. Urias served five and a half years. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Steve Oliver rolled into Fort Stockton looking as cool as a cucumber. Exiting his bright red Mercedes Sprinter wearing a cowboy hat and scarf, he said, “We’re headed out to Wolf Creek in Pagosa Springs, Colorado.”

The Fort Stockton Insurance Agency will celebrate its 110-year anniversary with an open house social on Dec. 30 from 4-7 p.m. at their newly renovated office on 901 W. Dickinson Blvd. The event will feature food from two of the top food trucks in town in Billys Phillies and Z Fustion Twist. Refreshments will be provided. Owner Pam Palileo and her father Phil Chamberlain are pictured with the location’s new interior sign. Chamberlain owned the business from 1998-2018 before Palileo bought it from her father in May of 2018. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Most often, a Fort Stockton resident can distinguish a traveler passing through town. This past Monday it was easy for locals to identify a group of foreigners as they were spotted dancing in the Stripes parking lot off Dickinson Boulevard.

Toastmasters held their regular meeting in Fort Stockton on Nov. 12. Karan Heffelfinger, right, won the Best Speaker Award. Houston McKinzie, middle, was selected as the Best Evaluator. Alicia Salinas, left, won the Best Table Topics Speaker. Toastmasters send their best wishes for a safe and very merry Christmas and a happy new year. God bless. For more information about Toastmasters, contact Karan Heffelfinger at 432-336-2541. Courtesy Photo

Employees at Mesa Solutions, an energy equipment and solutions company, purchased Christmas gifts for 43 children (22 families). The donations were made directly to Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), a national advocacy organization for abused or neglected children. Photo by Megan Wehring

The Fort Stockton Independent School District Students of the Month for December were warded to one student at each campus during the district regular school board meeting on Dec. 13..

Santa made a special visit to Fort Stockton a few days ahead of Christmas. With some of his elves and other helpers, Santa delivered dozens of toys around town to children and families in need on the morning of Dec. 18. Opening the door to see an unexpected guest, the children were ecstatic. Through donations to the Fort Stockton Rotary Club’s toy drive, several children will have an extra special holiday this year. Photos by Megan Wehring

The youth of First Presbyterian Church in Fort Stockton reminded all of the real reason for the Christmas season during worship on December 12. Courtesy Photo.