Crepe myrtle aphids can be controlled with a contact insecticide
Dear Neil: Last year my crepe myrtles, as well as the plants beneath them, had black sooty mold on their leaves and stems. I suspect it was crepe myrtle aphids or scale.
February 2021
PARADISE IN WEST TEXAS
Pictured is the Comanche Creek that runs alongside Rooney Park in Fort Stockton. The creek that runs on the northwest side of the park and goes under Highway 285 bridge fills up a few months out of every year and is fed by the springs.
A family affair: Barbecuing, a shared passion for Stephens family
Who’s the best barbecuer in Fort Stockton you may ask?
Fort Stockton native Jimmy Stephens might just be your guy. And his sons Aaron Stephens and Brian Stephens, who now live in Midland, might just be right up there with their father.
Panthers basketball: Close but no cigar
Fort Stockton head coach Jimmy Martinez iterated after Tuesday’s home game against Andrews the theme of the season in close games.
The Panthers battle and play tough but are unable to capitalize in those game-deciding moments.
“We played good, we played well.
Mustangs pull away late from Prowlers
The Fort Stockton girls basketball team’s defense came to play from the opening tip on Senior Night on Tuesday, Feb. 2 against Andrews.
The only problem – the Prowlers defense couldn’t keep pace with the Mustangs for all four quarters.
Senator Gutierrez submits bill to transfer Sul Ross State to A&M System
On Monday, Feb. 1, Texas State Senator Roland Gutierrez (D-Bexar) filed Senate Bill 522 to officially move Sul Ross State University and its associated Rio Grande Colleges from the Texas State University System to the Texas A&M University System.
Mama Won’t Fly opens Feb. 19 at FSCT
Fort Stockton Community Theatre announces its next production, a comedy, “Mama Won’t Fly” by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten. The play will open Friday, Feb. 19, at 7:30 p.m. at The Nelson Street Theatre.
Juan Deleon Hernandez
Juan Deleon Hernandez entered into rest on Jan. 31, 2021. He was born on June 3, 1933, to Pedro Hernandez Ruelas and Delfina Hernandez Deleon.
Juan was a hardworking man who started working as a dump truck driver in the Boquillas area and in numerous ranches in Brewster County, Texas.
Pecos County increases restaurant, bar capacity to 75 percent
On Monday, Feb. 1, Pecos County saw the economy take a step in the right direction as restaurants, bars, and indoor facilities in the county are now able to hold up to 75 percent of their capacity according to the governor’s orders.
Fort Stockton tennis: King advances to finals in 1st spring outing
The Fort Stockton tennis team showed plenty of promise to start the spring season on Friday, Jan. 29 at Big Spring High School.
“It went as well as one could hope for with a young team,” Fort Stockton coach Victor Garcia said.
