December 2022

Prowlers go 2-1 at Longhorn Classic

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The Prowler’s varsity squad competed in the Buena Vista Longhorn Classic in Imperial last week, going 2-1 for the tournament with wins over New Way Charter Academy and Balmorhea, with a loss to the host Longhorns, Friday.
Fort Stockton senior Estrella Aguilar drives to the basket during the Prowlers win at home against Lake View on Dec. 13. Aguilar scored 11 points at the Buena Vista Longhorn Class last week. Photo by Nathan Heuer

My purpose is to show you what he showed me

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About 10 years ago I fell ill. It was quite bad I could not get up from my bed in days. I began to talk to God and asked if it was my time to go, to take me then, but if it was not time, to show me a sign. Eventually I fell asleep and had a dream.
My purpose is to show you what he showed me

A new Congress, same expectations

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There’s a school of political thought that divided government is the government that governs best. Put the White House in the hands of one party, and Congress in the hands of the other, the argument goes, and the two sides inevitably will have to come to the negotiating table to work things out.
A new Congress, same expectations

Will this be your best holiday ever?

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When writing advertising copy, I sometimes find myself desperately searching for a zinger of a tag line - and settling for trite admonitions such as “Make this the best hunting season ever” or “Make this the best summer vacation ever.”
Will this be your best holiday ever?

Mendoza eyes potential Pacquiao bout following controversial draw in exhibition

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In a set of rather bizarre circumstances, Abel Mendoza’s perfect record is still intact.

The West Texas undefeated super featherweight boxer (36-0) was scheduled to fight a contested bout at 132 pounds against Cristian Ruben Mino (22-7-2) on the main card of the Triller produced event on Dec. 10, which was headlined by Manny Pacquiao vs. DK Yoo.

Abel Mendoza, left, is pictured with Manny Pacquiao before the Triller produced event in South Korea on Dec. 10. Mendoza hopes Pacquiao will be his next opponent in his quest for a world title. Courtesy Photo