December 2022

17th Fort Stockton Recreation Pop Warner

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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. The open, unsanctioned tournament was billed as an opportunity for all kids from Fort Stockton and surrounding kids to play.
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.

The retreat of tradition

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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. These are questions to ponder as we head towards Christmas.

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Capital Highlights: Patrick lays out legislative priorities

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

With an estimated $27 billion surplus, the Legislative Budget Board voted last week to boost the Legislature’s spending capacity by 12.3% — the largest increase allowed under the state constitution. But that still leaves the Legislature having about $14.5 billion in the piggy bank above its spending limit.

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Rematch rout: Panthers dazzle in home opener

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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.

Fort Stockton erased a four-point deficit (22-18) with a 12-0 run to take a 30-22 lead with two minutes to play before halftime.

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James Otis Faubion

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Longtime Texas resident, James Otis Faubion, obtained his eternal reward Monday, Nov. 29, 2022. He passed peacefully from this life at home in San Antonio, Texas surrounded by his faithful and loving wife, Brenda, and family.

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Feast of Sharing makes comeback

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The Feast of Sharing returned on Friday after a two-year absence due to the pandemic.

Numerous entities and organizations volunteered to feed the community at the free event, which featured a performance by the Pride of Pantherland Band and choir. Volunteers included Fort Stockton ISD National Honor Society students, student council, Rotary Club, Lion’s Club, Fort Stockton ISD staff, Fort Stockton Volunteer Fire Department, Pecos County E.M.S., Midland College, and many more individuals from the community.

Feast of Sharing