Jose Ben Gallegos
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Jose Ben Gallegos was born Nov. 12, 1928, in Alpine, Texas, and he was called to eternal rest on March 19, 2022.
March 2022
Samuel Brent Franklin
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Samuel Brent Franklin died unexpectedly at his home in Fort Stockton, Texas, on March 13, 2022. Sam was born September 3, 1989, and his survived by his wife Rhonda; his sons Maurice and Mason; his daughter Nyliah of Fort Stockton; his mother Renee Parson; his sister Addy and brother Lakota; his uncles Kavin Franklin, Michael Detrixhe, and John Detrixhe; his grandmother Marlene Franklin; and his grandparents Frank and Wahnetta Detrixhe.
Pedro Rivera Ureste
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Pedro Rivera Ureste, 74, of Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2022. Pedro was born in Boquillas, Coahuila, Mexico, to Nestor Gallegos Ureste and Engracia Ortiz Rivera on April 29, 1947.
Christina Lopez Leyva
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With profound sadness we announce the passing of Christina Lopez Leyva, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, wife, sister, and friend. On March 20, 2022, at the young age of 65, she joined our Heavenly Father surrounded by her loved ones, after braving a long battle with liver cancer.
Prowlers recognized by city council
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The Fort Stockton girls powerlifting team was honored at the Fort Stockton City Council meeting on March 28 for their outstanding season and state qualification. The Prowlers that were a part of the state qualifying team included Rosa Hernandez, Alyssa Rangel, Gabriella Renteria, Yadira Hernandez, Livia Lujan, Beverly Baeza, Izabella Diaz and Tori Wilkins. Dee Dee De La O, Victor Garcia, and Jeremy Boatright were coaches of the Fort Stockton Powerlifting programs. Photo by Nathan Heuer
Prowlers softball record, district standings
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Prowlers Softball Record
Record: 10-10
Feb. 15 @ Presidio, Win (15-2)
Feb. 17 vs. McCamey, Win
Feb. 17 vs. Sonora, Win
Feb. 19 vs. Riverside, Loss
Feb. 19 vs. Pecos, Win (6-3)
Feb. 19 vs. McCamey, Win
Feb. 22 vs. Kermit, Win (17-4)
Panthers baseball record, district standings
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Panthers Baseball Record
Record: 12-6
Feb. 22 at Presidio, Win (22-6)
Feb. 24 vs. Fabens, Win (11-3)
Feb. 24 vs. El Paso Bel Air, Win (17-1)
Feb. 25 vs. Lubbock High, Win (10-0)
Feb. 25 vs. Palo Duro, Win (11-1)
March 1 at Denver City, Loss (11-10)
Gene Cummings Park to receive additions
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Gene Cummings Park in Fort Stockton could soon be one of the top outdoor attractions for the youth and families in Fort Stockton with the planned renovations and additions by the city’s Economic Development Corporation.
The earliest addition will be a new $60,000 walking trail that will feature the nearby Helen Dionne Memorial Garden, which was approved at the EDC’s meeting on March 17.
The trail will be 1,800 feet – equivalent to just over a 1/3 of a mile in length.
Garcia nearly completes cycle in district rout of Pecos
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Freshman Mia Garcia has shown her prowess at the plate all season for the Prowlers.
On Tuesday, Garcia set the bar to greater heights for herself and her teammates.
The first baseman hit her first career grand slam and was a triple away from completing the cycle in the Prowlers 22-6 win over Pecos.
Garcia tallied nine RBIs during Tuesday’s victory – a team-high total in any contest over the last two seasons for Fort Stockton.
Congressman Gonzales secures $1 million for Center of Big Bend Studies
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Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) secured $1 million in funds for the Sul Ross State University’s Archaeology, Anthropology and Cultural Research Center, better known as the Center of Big Bend Studies (CBBS), during the 2022 budget process.
President Biden signed the budget into law on March 15, certifying these funds for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District.
