February 2022

Panthers baseball begins preseason

4 years ago By News Staff

The Fort Stockton varsity baseball got their first taste of competition on Feb. 8 at home against Presidio in a scrimmage. The Panthers will have three more scrimmages over the next 10 days before facing the Blue Devils once again for their regular season open in Presidio on Feb. 22.

KFSB and Landmark Commission integrate meetings

4 years ago By Jeremy Gonzalez

The Keep Historic Fort Stockton Beautiful Board (KFSB) is now assembling with the Historical Landmark Commission for their regular meetings. Their first joint meeting was held on Feb.

The Keep Historic Fort Stockton Beautiful Board and Historical Landmark Commission shared a table in the City Hall Council Chambers last week. The two meetings will continue to be paired in succession for the first Wednesday of each month. Photo by Jeremy Gonzalez

Grey Mule property to receive renovations

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

The Grey Mule Saloon will soon be undergoing major renovations during its guaranteed closure over the next 60 days to preserve the historical property. The Fort Stockton City Council approved a $138,600 renovation to the exterior and interior of building at the group’s special meeting on Feb.

T. Ingram Company wasted no time getting started on the renovations of the Grey Mule Saloon after having their bid approved just two days earlier. The project will ensure the historical preservation of the property. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Murr holds meet and greet

4 years ago By News Staff

District 53 State Representative Andrew Murr held a meet and greet event at the Fort Stockton Convention Center on Feb. 1. The eighth-generation Texan had previously visited Fort Stockton in November and spoke with elected officials and stakeholders in the community.

Roberson bests former team in rematch: Panthers maintain postseason chances

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

Fort Stockton first-year head coach Zack Roberson categorized Tuesday’s home bout against his former Pecos Eagles as a “must-win.”

Fort Stockton’s Dominic Aguilar (21) scores a two-point basket in the paint over Pecos’ Ezekiel Saldana (0). The seniors were leading scorers for their respective teams. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Dominguez dazzles to conclude career as Prowlers rout Pecos

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer Pioneer Editor

Without a playoff spot on the line, Fort Stockton senior Alyana Dominguez entered the last game of her career on Tuesday against Pecos as she had every contest this season. Playing the game like it’s her last.

Search underway for two missing Fort Stockton residents

4 years ago By Press Release

The National Park Service (NPS), Big Bend National Park and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) El Paso Field Office, Alpine Resident Agency Office, is seeking information from the public about a missing Fort Stockton man and child who were last seen on January 28, 2022.

49-year-old Hector Flores, Jr. and his 9-year-old daughter, Luna Flores

Boys basketball: Fort Stockton drops Andrews rematch

4 years ago By News Staff

The Panthers basketball team attempted to form their first win streak in district play on Feb. 4 at Andrews, coming off an upset of Greenwood at home on Feb. 1. Fort Stockton (6-21) picked up where they left off against the Rangers, charging out to a 10-9 lead after the first quarter.

Girls basketball: Prowlers eliminated from postseason contention

4 years ago By News Staff

The Fort Stockton girls basketball team needed a win on Feb. 4 at Andrews in order to keep their playoff hopes alive.

DPS arrests 35 in joint human trafficking operations

4 years ago By Press Release

In January 2022, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Criminal Investigations Division (CID) conducted multiple Adult Prostitution Operations and Online Solicitation of Minor Operations throughout the West Texas Region.