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Last chance to reserve your table or tickets for the
2025 Chamber Banquet!

After today we cannot guarantee ticket availability, so reserve now!
fortstockton.org or call (432) 336-2264

Member News & Events

Join us for a

grand opening ribbon-cutting

Vida Salon

Friday, February 21 at 6:30 pm

105 W 1st Street

also be sure to join us at 5:45 pm
for our Spotlight of the Month presentation to

Joe's Place

216 W 1st
WELCOME to our newest member VIDA! and WELCOME BACK to Heritage Funeral Home!

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

First United Methodist Church

Women United in Faith,
a gathering of all Christians

Tuesday, February 25 - 10 am
1501 W 5th
For more information about this organizing meeting, contact Christina Duarte at
(432) 290-5579

Texas A&M AgriLife

2nd Annual Daddy Daughter
Spring Fling

March 8, 6-8p
Dance & Dinner
Pecos County Civic Center
Dad & Daughter $40, plus $5 for each additional daughter
Call (432) 336-2541 for more information

Fort Stockton Community Theatre

Mind Magic

March 10 - 7:30 pm
Mind Magic combines elements of comedy and mindreading with a healthy dose of psychology and theater, curated to make you laugh, gasp, think, and laugh some more!
$20 in advance online
$25 cash at the door
102 S Nelson St
More information at fscommunitytheatre.org
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2025
Comanche Springs Rodeo

March 20-22

Pecos County Coliseum
Thursday - SLACK
  • Gates open at 6 pm, Rodeo at 6:30 pm Free Admission
Friday - FAMILY NIGHT
  • Gates open at 6 pm; Kids activities presented by BBT 6 pm – 7:30 pm; Rodeo at 7:30 pm $10 adults, all kids 12 and under are FREE
Saturday
  • Rodeo Parade at 10 am
  • Gates open at 6 pm; Rodeo at 7:30 pm $10 adults, $5 ages 6-12, under age 5 free
  • FREE RODEO DANCE at 9 pm with LIVE MUSIC by The Stateline Band
comanchespringsrodeo.com

2025 Miss Comanche Springs Rodeo Pageant

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

Fort Stockton Community Theatre

Fort Stockton Film Society Screening of

Rebel Without a Cause

March 29
Doors open at 6:30, film at 7 pm
Free Admission
102 S Nelson St
More information at fscommunitytheatre.org

Community News & Updates

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Visit our community calendar for more Upcoming Events & Activities
Fort Stockton ISD Events/News
from www.fsisd.net
  • 2/21
    Panther Varsity Tennis @ Big Lake
    Prowler Softball Tournament @ Midland
    Varsity Boys Golf @ Lubbock
    Varsity Panther Baseball VS Borger
  • 2/22
    Comanche Relays-Panther Stadium
    JV Panther Baseball @ Ozona (Forsan)
    JV Panther Baseball @ Ozona (TLCA)
    Panther Track @ HOME
    Panthers Powerlifting Meet @ TBA (LAST QUALIFIER)
    Prowler Softball Tournament @ Midland
    Varsity Boys Golf @ Lubbock
    Varsity Panther Baseball VS Midland
  • 2/24
    School Board Meeting
    Varsity Girls Golf @ Iraan

Training & Resources for Business

Texas Conference for Employers - Midland

March 7, 2025, at the Midland Plaza Hotel
Texas Workforce Commission’s Office of the Commissioner Representing Employers sponsors the Texas Conference for Employers, a series of employer seminars held each year throughout the state. Employers who attend the seminars learn about state and federal employment laws as well as the unemployment claim and appeal process. We assemble our best speakers to guide you through ongoing matters of concern to Texas employers and to answer any questions you have regarding your business.
Registration for this event is $200
If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact Conference Planning at the number or email below.
Office Phone (512) 463-6389
Email conferenceplanning@twc.texas.gov
Event info: https://www.twc.texas.gov/agency/texas-conference-employers
Registration: https://tbc.expoplanner.com/index.cfm?do=reg.flow&event_id=276
Online Training & Webinars
Click webinar titles for more information or to register
  • 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.
  • SCORE Webinar: Business and Financial Planning
    March 4, 8:30 am
    Know where you are going. Learn the steps in the business planning process and how to forecast the income statement and the balance sheet. Learn how to interact with your banker to get what you ask for at the bank.
  • Governor’s Small Business Webinar: Navigating the HUB Certification
    March 5 - 1 pm
    Are you a minority-owned, woman-owned or a service-disabled veteran-owned business looking for increased exposure and vendor opportunities? Hosted in partnership with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, this Governor's Small Business Webinar Series will provide an overview of the Statewide Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program and will cover eligibility requirements, how and where to get certified, various vendor resources and other frequently asked questions.
  • SBDC Webinar: Protect Your Small Business From Fraud
    March 20, 10 am
    Learn to identify fraud risk from cyber thieves, employees, and customers. Understand how many fraud attacks are carried out. Find out how to create controls and develop best practices to help prevent internal and external fraud. Unfortunately, being a thief is a full time job for some people, so let Regions show you how to help put them out of business.
    This workshop will answer these big questions:
    - What are the ways fraud can happen to your business?
    - How can you protect your business and yourself?
  • SBDC Webinar: Time Management
    March 27, 10 am
    You can use the advice and resources in this presentation to make the most of your time and accomplish your objectives. At this training you will learn the effectiveness of time management and how it can improve productivity, lessen stress and anxiety, and help maintain a better work-life balance.
  • SBDC Webinar: Employee Relations for Small Business Employers
    March 27, 2 pm
    Employers today face many challenges in attracting, developing and keeping employees. Join us to discuss how employee relations impacts all elements of the employment lifecycle. From recruiting to retention, a focus on employee relations can enhance company culture and strategic direction. In this session we will explore opportunities and resources that small business employers can use today.
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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