Patricia L. Ramirez
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Patricia L. Ramirez passed away Dec.
December 2020
Lucio Z. Espinoza
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Lucio Z. Espinoza entered rest on Dec.
Retailers stepping up in more ways than one
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Despite the grim economic news, the V-shaped economic recovery President Donald Trump has talked about may soon be a reality. The news that several novel coronavirus vaccines will soon be available may allow the lockdowns to end.
At Christmas, let children be children
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We are approaching the anniversary of the most horrific gun massacre in the history of the United States. This time of year, I’m overwhelmed with the memory of those little boys and girls who will never become teenagers, young adults, mothers and fathers, and grandparents who themselves cherish the little boys and girls surrounding them.
Pecos County People
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In one of the darker times of his life, Eli Carrasco Ponce did not think of himself and his terminal diagnosis. The 39-year-old, who was going to turn 40 on Dec.
Intermediate UIL meet results
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Fort Stockton Intermediate School students participated in a virtual UIL meet on Wednesday, Dec. 2 and Thursday, Dec. 3 hosted by Seminole ISD. All students who participated did an outstanding job and the following students were able to place in their particular events:
Pecos County 4H, FFA Honors
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Pecos County 4H and FFA members went to the Livestock Jackpot in Fort Davis and had a successful showing at the competition. The following earned awards at the event: Megan Hanson, junior showmanship winner in cattle; Madison Hanson, first place Heifer and reserved overall champion; Carla Vazquez, reserved champion WOPB and BLOPB junior swine showmanship champion; Rylee McDaniel, reserve champion Duroc pig and senior swine showmanship champion; Mesa McDaniel, reserve champion Hampshire plus several top showing earning some money doing it. (Pictured) Top row, left to right: Mesa McDaniel, Rylee McDaniel, Madison McDaniel. Bottom row: Meagan Hanson, Carla Vazquez. (Contributed Photo)
Prowlers losing skid halted
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Fort Stockton junior Alyana Dominguez had her highest offensive output of the season on Saturday, Dec. 12 in an away contest at Del Rio, scoring over half of her team’s points (22) in the Prowlers 42-33 victory.
Pecos County students make ASU Dean’s List, graduate
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Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, has announced the students achieving the Dean’s List designation for the 2020 fall semester on Thursday, Dec. 10. To be eligible for the ASU Dean’s List, full-time undergraduate students must maintain a 3.25 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
Midland College CPR Certificates
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Fort Stockton High School students Shelby Murphy, Viviana Gonzalez, Kendra Estrada, Elyss Valenzuela, Kianna Payne received their Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate through their pharmacy tech class at Midland College WRTTC on Monday, Dec. 14. (Contributed Photo)
