December 2022

17th Fort Stockton Recreation Pop Warner

3 years ago By Shawn Yorks

Panther Stadium was abuzz with activity Saturday and Sunday as the 17th Annual Fort Stockton Recreation Department Pop Warner Football Invitational brought in teams from across the area for a weekend of youth football.

A Fort Stockton runner avoids and Alpine Cowboys defender and races for a touchdown in the Flag Division of the 17th Annual Fort Stockton Recreation Department Pop Warner Football Invitational at Panther Stadium, Dec. 3. Fort Stockton won over Alpine, 34-26, but Alpine was driving downfield and just ran out of time.

Annie’s Christmas Welcome

3 years ago By News Staff

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The Fort Stockton Historical Society put on the Annie’s Christmas Welcome at the Annie Riggs Museum on Dec. 2. Guests were able to take pictures with the grinch and enjoy food, beverages, and games for the youth in attendance. Pictured is Michael Pules, left, with his son Liam Pules, right, on the museum’s back porch pavilion. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Fort Stockton ISD student arrested for terroristic threat

3 years ago By Nathan Heuer

A Fort Stockton High School student was arrested on Monday for a terroristic verbal threat that was made earlier in the day in a classroom at the high school campus according to the Fort Stockton Police Department.

The retreat of tradition

3 years ago By Kara Gerbert

If I were to guess, I would imagine many of my readers, at some point in their lives, received a food gift during the holidays. At what point did this lose its appeal. Have we become so indolent that we just can’t be bothered. Is the greater drive of reliance on technology to blame.

Lady Longhorns struggle at Denver City tournament; Longhorns go 2-2 at Meadow tournamnt

3 years ago By News Staff

The Buena Vista Lady Longhorns competed in the Denver City tournament last Thursday through Saturday, with the Lady Longhorns suffering a string of setbacks against competition in higher classifications. The Buena Vista varsity boys competed in a tournament at Meadow and garnered two wins.

Buena Vista’s Ireland Sanchez continues to lead the Longhorns in scoring. File photo by Shawn Yorks

Capital Highlights: Patrick lays out legislative priorities

3 years ago By Gary Borders

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick outlined his goals for the upcoming legislative session, calling them “general concepts,” according to the Austin American-Statesman.

Rematch rout: Panthers dazzle in home opener

3 years ago By Nathan Heuer

With only four practices as a complete team under their belt heading into Tuesday’s home opener against Presidio, Fort Stockton had yet hit their early season stride under second-year head Zack Roberson. That narrative changed in a rapid manner during the second quarter against the Blue Devils.