October 2021

Sul Ross Theatre hits its 100th season

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Live theatrical productions have delighted enthusiastic audiences for centuries, and in the Big Bend, the Sul Ross State University theatre department has entertained and brought unique experiences about all aspects of life.

Red Ribbon Week

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Fort Stockton Texas Red Ribbon Week raises awareness of drug use and the problems related to drugs facing various communities. It encourages parents, educators, business owners, and other community organizations to promote drug-free lifestyles.

Quail surveys yield modest prospects

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Quail season begins statewide Oct. 30 but outside of South Texas, bobwhite and scaled quail populations continue to their long, slow recovery following several years of drought. As such, hunting opportunities and success will vary across the state.

Rodriguez’s passion leads to role with Heritage Funeral Home

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When Alma Rodriguez experienced the love and comfort hospice provided her mother 12 years ago, the San Angelo native knew that she wanted to give back the blessing that was given to her family. Rodriguez soon joined Hospice of San Angelo and found great joy in being able to provide comfort to families during the process of losing a loved one.
Alma Rodriguez began her job as the Funeral Home Assistant on Aug. 30 of this year. Courtesy Photo

The vast power of social media

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It’s very easy these days to say that social media is toxic. People act in ways they’d never do in real life because it isn’t real life. They act like feral wolves because they can. The Twitter police don’t carry guns, and their badges are imaginary.
The vast power

FOOTBALL ROUNDUP

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Fort Stockton 8th Grade Blue 38 Andrews 26 Turnovers and big plays were the recipe for victory on the gridiron for the Panthers eighth grade blue team on Oct. 14 against Andrews.