September 2021

Panthers tennis claim shutout victory

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The Fort Stockton tennis team put forth their most impressive performance of the season on Saturday at home in a triangular meet with Tornillo and Big Lake. The Panthers downed Tornillo 18-0 and Big Lake 10-8 to notch two wins on the day.
Fort Stockton’s Lelani Enriquez receives a serve with a forehand during her 8-2 victory against Tornillo’s Addison Hodge on Sept. 18 in Fort Stockton. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Fort Stockton XC: Perez continues dominance

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Fort Stockton’s Fabian Perez has proven to be one of the fastest boy cross country runners in the area this season and the junior continued to trailblaze in the mountainous terrain of Presidio on Sept. 18.
Fort Stockton XC Team

LOOKING BACK

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September 1995: Comanche Springs Art Association members, shown here during ribbon cutting ceremonies at the Wheels and Frills Museum, have taken an active role in beautifying Fort Stockton. Pictured are: (l-r) Norene Joplin; Mary K. Mills, secretary; Ruth Hardgrove; Wilma Shuster; Nita Henderson, vice president; Ora Mae Meli, president; Katherine McKenzie; Alanzo Martinez and Elodia Gonzales.
LOOKING BACK

Paula O. Picaso

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Paula O. Picaso, of Sanderson, Texas, gained her angel wings peacefully at home on Sept. 13, 2021, in Sanderson.

A memorial service will be held in Paula's honor 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, at St. James Catholic Church in Sanderson, with an interment at Santa Rita Cemetery.

Paula O. Picaso

Anita Blanco Subia

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We regretfully announce Anita Blanco Subia entered rest on Sept. 17, 2021. Anita was surrounded by her family and passed away peacefully.

Anita Blanco Subia

Carlos Ray Garcia

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Carlos Ray Garcia loving father, brother, uncle, son, boyfriend and friend, went to be with Our Lord on Sept. 4, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nev.

Carlos Ray Garcia

Building committee releases property from demolish list

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The Fort Stockton Substandard Building Committee was formed to ensure public safety by securing, repairing or removing local properties that are abandoned or deemed hazardous.

During their last regular meeting, the committee released a property that has been sitting on their list for years: 1206 W. Sheerer.

The property was condemned and close to being demolished when Fort Stockton electrician Jorge Leyva decided to swoop in and purchase it for a remodel.

An after look at 1206 W. Sheerer shows a decluttered carport, as renovation work has kicked off. The home was on the verge of demolition but has been saved by a willing resident who is giving the property a complete makeover.

Santana F. Sarabia

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Santana F. Sarabia, 87, entered rest on Sept. 19, 2021. He was born on July 26, 1934, in Sanderson, Texas, to Manuela Fuentes DelaCruz and Epifanio Sarabia.

Santana was highly active in his Catholic faith while his health permitted him to participate. He served as Eucharistic minister and choir member, and hosted a Bible study and prayer group for young adults at his home. He was also a proud member of the Holy Name Society.

Santana F. Sarabia

Monahans edges Fort Stockton in overtime

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Undefeated rivals Fort Stockton and Monahans left it all on the field on Sept. 17 and the performances by both squads lived up to the billing of their highly anticipated matchup.

Monahans secured the 28-21 win in overtime with a 1-yard run on fourth and goal with running back Tre Gomez. Fort Stockton elected to play defense first in the extra period and got their opportunity to respond following the score.

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