November 2022

U.S. Marshals return Mexico murder suspect

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ALPINE – Aggravated Murder suspect Manuel Adriano-Ruiz was returned Monday, November 14, 2022, to Mexican law enforcement authorities, via U.S. Border Patrol and U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials at the Presidio port-of-entry. The Texas Department of Public Safety provided additional personnel and equipment during the return. Adriano-Ruiz is wanted on an arrest warrant from Chihuahua, Mexico, charging him with Aggravated Murder. In July of 2021, Adriano-Ruiz allegedly shot and killed his wife, Sandra Veronica Escobar-Reyes, in the presence of their three children.
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Holi-daze eating — it’s all in the prep

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It’s fall y’all, and we know what that means. The holidays or holi-daze rush will be upon us before we know it. This is the time of year when families gather for fellowship, football, and gorging themselves on scrumptious food. While everyone has developed their own traditions, there are a few that are standard when it comes to the fare served at the table.
Vegetable preparation for dressing. Photo by Bob Gerbert

Longhorns set for Area battle with Westbrook

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Buena Vista’s Longhorns continue their quest for the gold ball Friday night in Garden City, but the Longhorns (7-4) have a huge obstacle in their way in defending state champion Westbrook. The Longhorns advanced to the Area Round with an 86-36 win over O’Donnell last Friday at Borden County School, and they did it with a concerted effort on both sides of the ball against an underrated O’Donnell Eagles team that presented many challenges.
The Buena Vista Longhorns celebrate their Bi-District championship last week. Photo provided by the Buena Vista ISD

Mata named to volleyball all-district first team

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Senior Eliana Mata was one of the integral parts of the Prowlers success on the volleyball court over the past three seasons. The setter and outside hitter will leave the program as one of the most decorated athletes in recent memory.
Eliana Mata, Senior, Outside Hitter/Setter, 4A District 3 First Team. File photos by Nathan Heuer

Setting a new standard: Panthers reach 10 wins for 2nd time in school history

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Leading up to Friday’s 4A-2 bi-district playoff game against Perryton, first-year Fort Stockton head coach Jeremy Hickman had a simple, yet impactful message for his team, “fight for 10.” The second 10-win season in school history was on the line in the contest and the Panthers had to do just that to cement their legacy in the record books. Fort Stockton fell behind 7-0 on the first play from scrimmage and rallied behind a turnoverfree offense and a dominant performance in the trenches on both sides of the ball to get a 20-14 victory.
Fort Stockton running back Corbin Luna shouts to the home fans in jubilation following his gamewinning touchdown in the fourth quarter against Perryton at Post High School. Photo by Nathan Heuer