January 2022

A well-balanced offense and a sound defense helped the Prowlers junior varsity squad secure a win coming off their holiday break on Dec. 30. The Prowlers hosted Del Rio and downed the Queens 44-42. “Defensively, these athletes have it figured out.

Jose Sinez “Chevy” Franco, 86, passed away on Jan. 1, 2022. Joe was a life-long resident of Fort Stockton, Texas.  He was born on May 20, 1935, to Froilo and Elvira Franco.  Joe was known to all as “Chevy” or “Papa Joe.”

The number of COVID-19 active cases in Pecos County continued to rise new levels this past week. On Jan. 4, there were 207 active cases reported – 89 cases higher than the week prior. There were 167 new cases reported in the past seven days and of that group, 62 people were vaccinated (37%).

The 10-day quarantine restriction after testing positive for COVID-19 in Pecos County could soon be changing.

Maria Ann “MaryAnn” Alvarado was born Sept. 15, 1965, in Fort Stockton, Texas, to Felipe and Felipa Campos. She attended school in Fort Stockton. MaryAnn worked at the local nursing home and as a caretaker. MaryAnn loved to cook and sing for her family.

December 28 John David Espinoza, of Fort Stockton at 5:56 p.m. officers from the Pecos County Sheriff’s Office apprehended Espinoza on a failure to appear warrant for criminal trespass. Espinoza received a $1,000 bond and is still in jail.

Claudette Kerr, 80, of Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away Dec. 11, 2021. She was born Oct. 17, 1941, in Rosiclare, Ill., to Elton and Pearl Kerr.

Permian Basin Area Foundation recently announced the opening of the 2022-2023 scholarship cycle.