August 2021

Panthers run past Bowie in season-opener

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Just two plays into Friday’s season-opener against El Paso Bowie the Fort Stockton football team looked as if they were in mid-season form and a dominant victory was on the horizon.

The Panthers defense recovered a fumble on the first play of the game from the line of scrimmage on the Bears 32-yard line. Quarterback Dominic Aguilar and starting running back Corbin Luna ensued on a connection via seam route ran by the sophomore.

Fort Stockton quarterback Dominic Aguilar

PCMH looks to combat staffing issues

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With the recent significant COVID-19 spike, many hospitals are stretched thin — Pecos County Memorial Hospital (PCMH) is no different.

The PCMH Board discussed numerous items during their meeting on Aug. 17, including the lack of sufficient staff needed to treat COVID-19 and regular patients. Several department heads and medical staff members were welcomed to share their thoughts during the meeting.

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City to replace water line

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The Fort Stockton Economic Development Corporation approved the funding for commercial infrastructure improvements near downtown at the Aug. 19 meeting.

The city is set to replace the old cast iron water line that runs down Second Street from Nelson St to Main St, which is expected to cost $41,194.10, according to EDC Director Remie Ramos.

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City council maintains food truck ordinance

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The 11 mobile food vendors that operate within Fort Stockton city limits currently and the customers who enjoy them had much reason to rejoice following the Fort Stockton City Council meeting on Aug. 24.
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Fort Stockton ISD Teachers of the Year

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Andrea Johnson was presented the Teacher of the Year for the Intermediate School campus and was awarded and a $500 check by the Fort Stockton Lions Club. Search for Excellence in Education (SEED) Grant awards were handed out to the Teachers of the Year at each campus of the Fort Stockton Independent School District last week.
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COVID active cases continue steady rise

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The number of confirmed active COVID-19 cases in Pecos County has seen a steady increase since July 28 and that trend has continued to get steeper in the past week. There were 30 new positive tests results reported since Aug.
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