April 2022

Fort Stockton sex offender arrested in Mexico

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Pecos County Sheriff T.J. Perkins reported on April 4 that Fort Stockton resident Braulio Davila-Luna, one of Texas’ 10 most wanted sex offenders, was arrested in Mexico by local authorities.

Davila-Luna was found in part to anonymous information provided by a tipster. A reward up to $3,000 was offered for information that led to his arrest.

Braulio Davila-Luna

Panthers offense stays sizzling as first district cycle concludes

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Fort Stockton’s high-powered offense has been evident on a consistent basis and key staple to their success this season.

The Panthers tallied a double-digit run total in nine of their 12 wins heading into Friday’s contest at Monahans on April 1.

Fort Stockton rose that mark to 10 of their 13 wins after a 11-7 victory over the Loboes on the road.

Adrian Hernandez jets his way to first base after making contact with a pitch during the Panthers home game on March 26.  Hernandez tied his season-high hit total with two singles on April 1 against Monahans. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Softball: Prowlers secure sweep of Maidens in high-scoring affair

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Fort Stockton’s playoffs hopes are still alive and well.

The Prowlers traveled to Seminole on April for the teams second district matchup and Fort Stockton came away with a victory in another down to the wire finish between the ballclubs.

The Prowlers tallied 14 runs on 10 hits and held off a six-run final inning by Seminole to earn the 14-12 win.

Fort Stockton’s Leilani Lopez (2) does a bit of foreshadowing by holding up two fingers during the Prowlers’ last home game against Andrews on March 25. The Prowlers secured their second win over Seminole on April 5. Photo by Nathan Heuer

County preparing for possible wildfire outbreaks

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Pecos County Judge Joe Shuster took a precautionary step on Tuesday to aid wildfire breakouts that could potentially take place due to the current drought conditions in the county.

Shuster signed a Disaster of Declaration Threat of Wildfires on April 5 following Governor Greg Abbott’s proclamation that was signed on April 1.

The action by Shuster will allow the county to ask for assistance from the state and federal government for any reimbursements on property loss.

Pictured is the Keetch-Byram Drought map that represents the fire potential across the state of Texas. Courtesy Photo

Mary Elizabeth Tinkler

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Mary Elizabeth Tinkler Elliott, 80-years-old, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Emerson “Tink” and Effie Courtney Tinkler and her only sibling, Jim Tinkler, who passed just 48 hours before her.

Visitation will be held Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home in Midland, Texas

Graveside service will be Friday, April 8, 2022, at Serenity Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Midland, Texas.

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James “Jim” Thomas Tinkler

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James Jim” Thomas Tinkler, father and grandfather, took his last ride April 3, 2022, at the age of 85. Jim was born Sept. 6, 1936, in Fort Stockton, Texas, to Emerson Tink” and Effie Mae Courtney Tinkler. He had one sister, Mary Elizabeth Tinkler. 

James “Jim” Thomas Tinkler

Armando Rodriguez

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The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is grieving the loss of an employee that is related to the COVID-19 virus. Armando Rodriguez, 78, Clerk I at the Fort Stockton Unit, died from complications of COVID-19 on Jan. 16, 2022. 

Armando Rodriguez

Jackson and Hodges stay golden

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The Fort Stockton track team got their final preparations in before the postseason at the Tribe Relays on April 1 in Seminole.

Fort Stockton had four athletes earn first-place finishes, led by Zane Hodges and Ali Jackson who earned two gold medals apiece.

Hodges extended his title reign in the triple jump to three consecutive meets. The junior has three gold medals and one silver in his four outings in the event this season.

Senior Miguel Trejo darts out of the blocks as the first leg of the Panthers 800 relay team at the Comanche Relays in Fort Stockton on February 26. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Gomez, Pacheco advance to regionals

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Jaslyn Pacheco and Athena Gomez are regional bound after punching their tickets to the event on Monday at the district meet in Seminole.

The girl’s tennis doubles duo accomplished the feat by bouncing back after a loss to Andrews in the championship match. Pacheco and Gomez downed Monahans doubles team in a three-set match (6-4, 4-6, 6-2).

The victory earned them a second-place finish at the event, advancing them to the reginal tournament in Lubbock on April 13-14.

Jaslyn Pacheco and Athena Gomez pose with the silver medals they earned at the Prowlers respective district meet in Seminole on April 4. Courtesy Photo