November 2021

Democratic lawmakers attack Texas

4 years ago By Guest Columnist

A group of congressional Democrats is complaining about Texas’ Operation Lone Star border enforcement initiative, claiming that the state has established “a separate immigration policy.” The lawmakers’ beef ought to be with the Biden administration’s nonfeasance, and the anemic participation of local prosecutors.

Give thanks for our blessings, big and small

4 years ago By Guest Columnist

Because life is mostly made up of little experiences occasionally interrupted by big events, it’s easy to take the little things for granted. But Shutterfly, the photography and image-sharing company, offers a list of 100 things, large and small, that we ought to single out for our gratitude this Thanksgiving.

Give thanks for our blessings, big and small

Girls Basketball Roundup: JV continues win streak

4 years ago By News Staff

Prowlers JV 41 Presidio 26 Fort Stockton’s junior varsity squad kept their win streak alive with a 41-26 victory over Presidio on Nov. 22.

Prowlers win streak extends to four

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Showing resiliency down the stretch has been a staple of Prowlers success this season and it played an important role in Monday’s homestand with Presidio. Fort Stockton held off a late Blue Devil rally on Nov.

Fort Stockton’s Sophie Hernandez, bottom middle, smiles as her teammates on the bench break out into a celebration after the sophomore scored a basket in the team’s win against Lamesa. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Esquivel, Rios pace swim team at invite

4 years ago By News Staff

Seniors Quaylon Rio’s and Leslie Esquivel led the way for the Panthers and Prowlers swim team on Nov. 20 at the Pecos Invitational.

Panthers historic season concludes

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Significant progress was made from last year’s playoff appearance, but the result proved to be the same. The Fort Stockton football team played in the area round of the playoffs for the second consecutive season on Friday in Lubbock against Dumas – the 4A-1 District 3 champions.

Fort Stockton junior defensive lineman Zane Hodges (15) tracks down Dumas’ quarterback Brayden Boggs on Friday at Lowrey Field in Lubbock. Photos by Nathan Heuer

Deadheading not necessary for pinks and pansies

4 years ago By Gardener’s Mailbag

Dear Neil: Do I need to pick off the seeds from my pansies and pinks after the petals have fallen? No. Plant breeders have provided us types that continue producing more and more flowers without this type of deadheading.

Deadheading not necessary for pinks and pansies

LOOKING BACK

4 years ago By News Staff

November 1992 issue: Leading the yells for fall sports at Fort Stockton High School are, L-R, Jami Archer, Jeana Ivy, Abby Baiza, Marli Byrd, Norma Fabela and Cleo Mancha. November 1992 issue: FLAG FOOTBALL CHAMPS – The Cougars are the champions of the Flag Football activities for the 1992 season.

Deborah “Debbie” Kay Sanders

4 years ago By News Staff

Deborah “Debbie” Kay Sanders, 69, of Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away on Nov. 17, 2021, in Odessa, Texas.

Irma Ortega Johnston

4 years ago By News Staff

Irma Ortega Johnston reunited with her Lord and Savior on Nov. 17, 2021. Irma was born and raised in Fort Stockton, Texas, where she was educated. Irma moved to El Paso, Texas in 1968, she returned to Fort Stockton where she worked as a care giver, working at the nursing home and as a physical therapist assistant, later became a correctional officer. She became a certified nursing assistant working at Baylor Scott & White Hospital in College Station, Texas.