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Where Ya Headed?

Travelers taking pictures of Paisano Pete is a common sight here in Fort Stockton. However, last week Michael and Garret of New Jersey pulled over to take pictures of the abandoned Comanche Motel & RV Park at 1301 E.
Michael holds a plush dolphin while his travel buddy Garrett holds a plush seal. The plush toys belong to Michael’s grandchildren, Brook and Anthony, who will get to show their friends photos of all the places their toys have traveled. Photo by Jeremy Gonzalez

Chamber thanks healthcare providers

The Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce delivered cookies and muffins to the Pecos County Memorial Hospital, PCMH Walk-In Clinic, and Cactus Health Services to thank all of the health care providers at these facilities for their hard work and diligence during these trying times.
Cactus Clinic

PIGGY WRAPS

1pkg, Lit’l Smokies and 2 cans refrigerated crescent roll , cut into small triangles. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wrap individual smokies around dough. Place on greased cookie sheet and bake five minutes or until golden brown. Enjoy.

Fort Stockton ISD Students of the Month

The Fort Stockton Independent School District recognized five Students of the Month for August at the district’s school board meeting yesterday evening. One student from each campus was presented a certificate by the principal at the campus they attend.
Alamo Student of the Month Avah Hernandez with principal Sabrina Cordova, left, and mother, right.

Where Ya Headed?

Vehicles of all shapes and sizes breeze through Fort Stockton on a daily basis. From self-driving Teslas pulling in for a charge, to spray-painted taxi cabs passing through from Houston’s annual art car parade.
Where Ya Headed

“A Bad Year for Tomatoes” opens Friday

Fort Stockton Community Theatre’s production of “A Bad Year for Tomatoes,” a comedy by John Patrick and directed by Alice Duerksen will open tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 27 at 7:00 p.m. for a six-performance run. The performances are sponsored in part by Edward Jones and First National Bank.
"A Bad Year for Tomatoes" opens Friday

Midland College/WRTTC New Student Orientation

ABOVE: Midland College/WRTTC Advisor Andres Madrid helps a new student at the New Student Orientation held at the college’s Fort Stockton campus on Aug. 12. The Back 2 School Bash featured door prize give-a-ways, as well as cake and beverages for students and guests to enjoy.
LEFT: Estevan Hernandez won one of the door prizes at the Midland College/WRTTC New Student Orientation. His prize was a gift card to the Mesquite Tree Gifts, Ice Cream & Coffee Shop. Also providing a gift card for the event was Glitzy Trendz. Photos by Nathan Heuer
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