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Nomination Deadline for 2024 Citizen Of The Year

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2024 Oustanding Citizen of the Year

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Nominations Open for 2024 Citizen Of The Year

Reserve your table now for the 2025 Chamber Banquet!

fortstockton.org or call (432) 336-2264
Ambassadors will meet
Tuesday, February 11 at 12 pm
at the Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce
1000 E Railroad Ave

Member News & Events

Join us for a

grand opening ribbon-cutting

Vida Salon

Friday, February 21 at 6:30 pm
105 W 1st Street

Fort Stockton Community Theatre

presents

Harvey

February 7 – 12
Doors will open 30 minutes before curtain
102 S Nelson St
More information at fscommunitytheatre.org
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The Grey Mule Saloon

Valentine's Wine Glass Painting

February 11 & 12 - 6:30 pm
$15 each

Valentine's Date Night

February 14 & 15
5:30-7:30 pm & 8-10 pm
$50/Couple
Deadline for date night reservations is February 12
101 E Callaghan

Centennial Bar & Lounge

Valentine's Day Party

Friday, February 14 - 7 pm
No Cover, Live Music
123 N Main St

Fort Stockton Community Theatre

Fort Stockton Film Society Screening of

Roman Holiday

February 15
Doors open at 6:30, film at 7 pm
Free Admission
102 S Nelson St
More information at fscommunitytheatre.org

CASA of West Texas

Court Appointed Special Advocate Training

Training will begin on February 18, 2025
Learn more about becoming a CASA at
casawtx.org
Contact Ariel Sanchez for more information
(432) 683-1114
ariels@casawtx.org

Workforce Solutions Permian Basin

In-Person Hiring Event

Wednesday, February 19
9 am - 12 pm
461 S Hwy 285
More information: (432) 336-6382
workforcepb.org

Fort Stockton Historical Society

2025 Banquet

Thursday, February 20, 6 pm
Large Community Hall, Rooney Park
Tickets $25 each, on sale at the
Annie Riggs Museum
301 S Main St

Texas A&M AgriLife

Wildfire Mitigation and Prevention Conference

Monday, February 24, 2-4 pm
1618 Airport Dr
Free and open to the public
Contact Elaine Haby at (432) 336-2541 for more information

2025 Miss Comanche Springs Rodeo Pageant

Saturday, March 22
Deadline to register is March 1
More information comanchespringsrodeo.com/rodeo-pageant

Community News & Updates

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Thanks to grantors and donors to the
Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin,
Pecos County children from ages 0-5 years of age can receive a FREE, age-appropriate book mailed to them each month from the
Dolly Parton Imagination Library.
Visit imaginationlibrary.com to register your child today!
Visit our community calendar for more Upcoming Events & Activities
Fort Stockton ISD Events/News
from www.fsisd.net
  • 2/7
    Junior Varsity Boys Golf @ Pecos
    Panther Varsity Tennis @ Ulvade
    Varsity Girls & Boys Golf @ Pecos
    JV & Freshman Panther Basketball vs. Seminole 6p
    Varsity Panther Basketball vs. Seminole 7:30p
    Students-Early Release-12:30pm
    Panther Baseball vs Alpine-Scrimmage @ Home-JV/4:30pm/V7:00pm
  • 2/8
    Junior Varsity Boys Golf @ Pecos
    Panther Varsity Tennis @ Ulvade
    Panthers Powerlifting Meet @ Kermit
    Prowlers Powerlifting Meet @ Kermit
    Prowlers Softball Scrimmage @ Alpine
    Varsity Girls & Boys Golf @ Pecos
  • 2/10
    Fort Stockton 8th Grade White & 7th Grade Blue vs Monahans 6p
    Fort Stockton 8th Grade Blue & 7th Grade White vs Monahans 7:15p
  • 2/11
    Prowlers Softball @ Coahoma
    Freshman Panthers Basketball @ Monahans 6p
    JV Panthers Basketball @ Monahans 6p
    Varsity Panthers Basketball @ Monahans 7:30p
  • 2/13
    Panther Varsity Tennis @ San Angelo
    Prowlers Varsity Softball Tournament @ Lubbock
  • 2/14
    JV Girls & Boys Golf @ HOME
    Panther Track @ Monahans
    Prowlers Varsity Softball Tournament @ Lubbock
    Varsity Boys & Girls Golf @ HOME
  • 2/15
    JV Girls & Boys Golf @ HOME
    Panthers Powerlifting Meet @ Greenwood
    Prowlers Powerlifting Meet @ Greenwood (LAST QUALIFIER)
    Prowlers Varsity Softball Tournament @ Lubbock
    Varsity Boys & Girls Golf @ HOME
  • 2/22
    Comanche Relays-Panther Stadium
  • 2/24
    School Board Meeting

Training & Resources for Business

Online Training & Webinars
Click webinar titles for more information or to register
  • SBDC Webinar: The Playbook Series (6-Part Series)
    Feb 12, 2025 10:00 am 90-Day Plans - Turn Dreams to Reality
    Feb 19, 2025 10:00 am Measure Success - KPIs, KAIs & Stretch Goals
    Join ActionCoach for a transformative 6-week workshop that will equip you with the tools to retain employees, reduce costs, and propel your business to new heights. Discover the art of leadership, master management competencies, streamline your daily tasks, and create a powerful 90-day plan. Learn how to measure and track progress using key metrics, ensuring your business is on track for sustainable growth and success. Secure your seat now to unlock the full potential of your business!
    This event will be available both virtually and in person. For those attending in person, it will take place at our Austin SBDC office, located at 505 E Huntland Dr. Ste 505, Austin TX 78752. Zoom link will be provided upon registration.
  • SBDC Webinar: Obtaining Credit for Your Business
    February 11, 10 am
    In this workshop, business owners will learn the value of creditworthiness and how to maintain a good business credit score. They’ll also discover the documents necessary to make a successful application for a business loan.
    This workshop will answer these big questions:
    - How do small businesses build and maintain credit?
    - How is creditworthiness measured for small businesses?
    - What is the connection between personal and business credit?
    - What documents are needed for small business credit applications?
  • SBDC Webinar: How Smart Business Owners Can Leverage Credit Cards
    February 18, 10 am
    Credit cards can be a great tool for managing cash flow, or can be helpful as a short-term loan option. And they can earn you some excellent rewards! But as a business owner, you want to avoid potentially costly pitfalls.
    Join credit expert and Nav Education Consultant Gerri Detweiler for this program where you’ll learn:
    - The pros and cons of credit cards for entrepreneurs
    - How different types of credit cards affect your credit scores
    - A common credit card mistake many small business owners make
    - The one piece of plastic you should not use in your business
    - Key differences between personal and business cards
    - How to qualify for the best business credit cards
    And more
  • SBDC Webinar: Make Your Website Work for You
    February 18, 2 pm
    discover how to create a search-friendly website that drives useraction and supports their goals. Whether launching a new website or sprucing up an old one, this workshop will help
  • SBDC Webinar: Home Based Daycares: What You Need to Know
    February 20, 10 am
    informative session on how to open an at home daycare. This session will cover the basics on what you need to open a daycare in your home as well as the important legal considerations for operating this type of business.
  • SBDC Webinar: New Entrepreneur Workshop
    February 25, 10 am
    Federal Tax Essentials for New Business Owners
    Learn critical tax responsibilities for small businesses, including tax obligations across different business structures, distinctions between independent contractors and employees, and essential tax form requirements.
Visit our Business Calendar for more business-related events & training

February 2025 Business Spotlight

Joe's Place

216 West 1st Street
Fort Stockton, TX
joescantina.net
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