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The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office’s Pecos County Pecan and Pecan Food Show took place on Nov. 30 at the First National Bank, exceptionally led by Ms. Elaine Haby. Grand Champions were awarded $550 and Reserve Grand Champions received $400. The Pecan Food competition was divided into two categories: youth and adult. The food category was further divided into breads, candies, pies and a miscellaneous category that saw everything from pecan tamales to some very interesting dips. Judges for this year’s Pecan Food Show were locals Nan Esparza, Letty Gaylor, Richard Martinez, and Veronica Carrasco with oversight from Monte Nesbitt of A&M’s Department of Horticulture Sciences.

The Fort Stockton High School Agriculture Sciences FFA Barn is steeped in tradition. Generations of students have passed through those doors, but the facility needs major upgrades, if not replacement.

The Fort Stockton Rotary has kicked off its annual Toy Drive to serve children in the area. This year 265 children have been identified as needing toys this Christmas, so once again the Rotary Club is asking for your help.

It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

*Keyone Tyreece Boyd, DOB 2/25/2000, offense date 5/24/2022 (CR-24883, Possession of Marijuana) Defendant has entered into a 12-month pretrial intervention program with a $500.00 fee. *Jonathan Davila Cabello, DOB 10/16/2003, offense date 8/1/2021 (CR-24636, Resisting Arrest Search or Transport) Defendant pleaded guilty and was sentenced to time served four (4) days in the county jail; $0.00 General Fine; $0.00 Mandatory Fines; $0.00 Restitution; $0.00 Court Costs; $0.00 Reimbursement Fees.

YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO DO Your guide to local places to go and things to do! If you have an event for our Do Something! listing, please e-mail shawn.yorks@fort stocktonpioneer.com. DECEMBER 7-10 The Fort Stockton Community Theatre’s Paisano Players present “The One and Only Santa Claus,” sponsored in part by Edward Jones Investments.

Since 1983, Elvira “Vira” Feyry has been cutting and styling hair as the owner of Headways Beauty Salon at 318 N. Main Street in what used to be the old Webb Cafe. To celebrate Headways’ 40th anniversary, Feyry pulled out all the stops on Saturday, Dec 1. In addition to a packed ribbon cutting ceremony, Headways provided clients hamburgers and hot dogs, and hosted a block party just outside the business, complete with vendors and music. The ribbon cutting ceremony, originally planned to be held outdoors, was moved inside due to high winds.

Santa Claus is coming to town … our town! The Paisano Players, Fort Stockton Community Theatre’s youth troupe, will present The One and Only Santa, Dec. 7-10 at the Nelson Street Theatre.

The Pecos County Commissioners Court on Nov. 27 heard an update on Pecos County Veterans Services from director Michael Corkrum, who also requested a hybrid work schedule to allow him to work remotely while he’s traveling. Corkrum told the commissioners that to be Veterans Service Officer in Texas one must be certified by the Veterans Commission and an accreditation process.