April 2022

Barragan shows talent on links

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The future of the Panthers golf team has the potential to be bright for many years to come. Fort Stockton middle schooler Brayde Barragan showcased his skills on the golf course over the past two weeks.
Pictured is the Fort Stockton middle school boys golf team after the Monahans Tournament lat week. The team consists of Rylee Muniz, Gerry Diaz, Damian Gonzales, Ethan Nunez, Allan Leyva, Brayde Barragan, Cody Young, Jonathan Bueno, and Emiliano Robles. Courtesy Photo

Prowlers stun Andrews, now control postseason destiny

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Taking down district leader Andrews was a must for the Prowlers softball teaml to regain control of their postseason hopes. The task was no small order for the Prowlers after losing to the Mustangs 14-9 earlier this season and by a combined score of 37-1 in a pair of games a season ago.
Fort Stockton senior Alyana Dominguez attempts to turn a double play on April on the Prowlers home field against Greenwood. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Comanche Springs Rodeo champions announced

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The following are the winners for each event of the Comanche Springs Rodeo held on March 25-26 at the Pecos County Coliseum. BAREBACK Tom Webster - Weatherford, TX SADDLE BRONC Treyson Antonick - Overton, TX RANCH BRONC Dakota Rice Dakota Rice STEER WRESTLING Trevor Crainer - Carrizo Springs, TX TIE-DOWN ROPING Max Mathis - Ben Wheeler, TX Bradley Bynum - Big Lake, TX BREAKAWAY ROPING Emilee Charlesworth BARREL RACING Jana Bean - Fort Hancock, TX TEAM ROPING - HEADER Alex Muratoni - Alpine, TX TEAM ROPING - HEELER Jimmy Martinez - Marfa, TX BULLRIDING Dakota Barnett - Wink, TX.
Comanche Springs Rodeo

Eight Panthers punch tickets to area track meet

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The Fort Stockton boys track team competed in the District 2-4A preliminary races and field event finals on April 9 at Andrews High School. Eight Panthers qualified for the area meet during Saturday’s competition and more will have the opportunity to do so on April 14 during the running event finals.
Elijah Escajeda competes in the discus competition at the Comanche Relays in 2021. The senior punched his ticket to the area meet for the first time in his career in the event last Saturday. File Photo

We must fix the nursing shortage

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Where did all the nurses go? One of my family members ended up in the ER for a week after a bad fall. The hospital we chose and its staff were wonderful in every way, but this time one important thing was missing - an appropriate number of nurses to deliver superior care.
We must fix the nursing shortage

Art exhibit showcases historic cemetery

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Students, faculty and members of the public were welcome to attend the opening reception of the Buena Vista Cemetery photograph collection held on April 7 at the Williams Regional Technical Training Center in Fort Stockton. All of the photographs were taken Mario Rodriguez — a man who wears many hats (veteran, photographer, historian and member of the Pecos County Historical Commission). It was easy to see that Rodriguez was proud to showcase his black and white photographs. Photos by Megan Wehring
Art exhibit showcases historic cemetery

Library to get new automation system

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Funded through a grant, the Fort Stockton Public Library will start using a new automation system. The Pecos County Commissioners Court unanimously approved allowing the library to migrate to Book Systems, which is being paid by Tocker Foundation at no cost to the county until after the fifth subscription year.
Fort Stockton Public Library