August 2022

Fort Stockton’s progression on the volleyball court took a significant step forward at the annual Nita Vannoy Memorial Tournament in San Angelo this past weekend. The Prowlers went undefeated and didn’t drop a set in three pool play matches to begin the event on Aug.

Fort Stockton’s cross country program began their 2022 season on Aug. 20 at the Derek Hernandez Memorial Relays in Andrews. The Prowlers’ top female runners, Ali Jackson and Summer Hinojos, finished in third place in their respective division.

The July Bureau of Labor Statistics report was a blockbuster. The economy created 528,000 jobs, and unemployment dipped to 3.5%, well ahead of Dow Jones’ 258,000 new jobs and 3.6% unemployment estimates. Wage growth also rose.

Along time ago I watched a documentary about poet Emily Dickenson’s life and writings. One thing that I never forgot about that film is that she lived at a time when death was regrettably common - and therefore the subject of many of her poems.

I see that Fort Stockton ISD is again discussing another large school bond. Liberals never learn.

Bryan Garcia, 18, saved the life of an Odessa woman during a mobile home fire on Aug. 13.

• 1 10 ounce package large marshmallows ____ cup margarine or butter • 4 cups granola with raisins • 1 __ cup rice crisp cereal ____ cup shelled sunflower seeds or chopped peanuts Grease a 9 x 13 pan. Put marshmallows and margarine in the saucepan.

Do you have a child who is back in school? Back to school time can be stressful for parents and kids. It marks the end of a more relaxed summer schedule, and the beginning of a large to-do list.

DR. ED WILLIAMSON, SUPPLY PASTOR FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF FORT STOCKTON Igrew up in West Texas, and one of the places I used to spend summer days was at the Buffalo Trail Scout Ranch, a sprawling, mountainous camp for Boy Scouts from all over the region.

An affinity for cars may seem like a personal hobby that will not relate to all, but local J.B. Garcia describes his love for cars in words that are very relatable to any Fort Stocktonite looking for a way to enjoy the weekend in town.