March 2022

The Prowler powerlifters capped their spectacular 2022 campaign with five athletes finishing in the top eight at the state powerlifting meet in Corpus Christi on March 18. Tori Wilkins led Fort Stockton by garnering a bronze medal in her respective division with a three-lift total of 1,090 pounds. Alyssa Rangel placed sixth with a 560-pound total in her respective division. Gabriella Renteria recorded personal-best marks on all three lifts to place seventh with a 755-pound total. Izabella Diaz and Rosa Hernandez placed eighth. Courtesy Photo

A shooting at a residence inside of Fort Stockton city limits led to the arrest of two individuals on March 15. No injuries were reported in the incident that happened at 4:59 a.m.

PAN FRIED TILAPIA WITH ORANGE SAUCE Serving size 1 fillet (about 3 ounces) • 4 small frozen tilapia fillets (about 1 pound total) • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour • 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil • 1-1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram or Italian seasoning • 1 orange INSTRUCTIONS Defrost and pat dry tilapia with paper towel. Put flour, garlic powder, pepper, and salt in a plastic bag.

March is National Nutrition Month, a time to return to basics of healthful eating. When taste is the most influential factor driving what we eat, it’s important to find the balance between the foods we like and those that provide the nutrients we need. Healthy food can also taste good. Learn more about how you can enjoy the taste of eating right.

The Lucky 777 game room on Dickinson Boulevard in Fort Stockton had a majority of its roof removed by high winds on March 21 and as a result, the neighboring Deluxe Inn received significant damage to three rooms and two vehicles parked at the location. Windows were broken in the three rooms and the structure also received damaged to the roof and siding. Wind gusts were reported to be over 40 miles per hour on Monday. Fort Stockton Police Chief Robert Lujan confirmed no one was injured in the incident. The Deluxe Inn owner said on March 22 that the rest of the property’s rooms (over 30) were still available and not damaged. Photos by Jeremy Gonzalez and Paula Lopez

Dear Neil: I have a vitex that is trained to be a tree. I have continually cut the limb sprouts off, but more keep coming back. I’d like to start another one, but not for all that work. Any suggestions?

March 1995 issue: Doc Jackson and Sarah Shellenberger were the Fairbury birthday celebrants at the Pecos County Senior Citizens Center. March 1995 issue: Double winners in the 400 and 800 m relays from Fort Stockton were: (l-r) Melisa Hughes, Yvonne Valeriano, Dora Rodriguez and Amy Cordova.

Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down on the collar of his robes! It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion! For there the LORD has commanded the blessing, life forevermore.

Pecos County Memorial Hospital (PCMH) is looking at improving the air quality inside of its facilities. On average, we spend between 80% to 95% of our lives breathing in more than 2,000 gallons of indoor air every day, according to WellAir.