March 2021

Prowlers suffer first defeat

Early errors proved to be the tone setter and dominant pitching by Presidio closed the door on a Prowler comeback in Fort Stockton’s 8-2 loss to the Lady Devils on Tuesday, March 2 at home. Fort Stockton committed two errors and two passed balls in the top of the first inning.
Fort Stockton junior Alyana Dominguez throws a pitch in the fifth inning of Tuesday’s contest against Presidio. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Panthers put on offensive showcase

Timely hitting, aggressive baserunning, and effective pitching were on full display over the course of four games for the Fort Stockton baseball team at the Comanche Classic on Thursday, Feb. 25 and Friday, Feb. 26.
Fort Stockton senior A.J. Garcia makes contact with a pitch during the Panthers 9-1 win over Kermit on Thursday, Feb. 25 to begin the Comanche Classic. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Bayer sets powerlifting PR to cap season

Peaking towards the end of the season is the goal of every athlete and coach. Fort Stockton senior Cade Bayer did just that, and by a considerable margin at Thursday’s Pecos Eagles Powerlifting Invitational.
Cade Bayer deadlifts at the Pecos Eagles Powerlifting Invite on Thursday, Feb. 25. Courtesy Photo

Turkey Vulture, the harbinger of spring

Turkey Vultures are found throughout the U.S. and even up into southern Canada, and most birders outside of West Texas take the ubiquitous bird for granted. The species is widespread, highly visible, and generally seen soaring and kettling in groups of a few to hundreds of birds.
Turkey Vulture, the harbinger of spring

WRTTC helped guide Sanchez's career path

When Enissa Sanchez was in high school, her grandfather was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver. “I witnessed how compassionate and caring his nurses were, and that’s when I knew I wanted to become a nurse,” Sanchez said.
Enissa Sanchez

PCSB announces promotions

The Directors of Pecos County State Bank recently announced four promotions in Fort Stockton. Bill McAnally has been promoted to executive vice president.

USDA extends easement application date

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Texas has extended its application deadline for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program from March 1 to March 10 due to recent weather-related power outages across Texas.