January 2023

Cheers! New piano bar opens on Main Street

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Two years ago local longtime attorney Albert Valadez envisioned developing a unique venue and bar in Fort Stockton that would be enjoyable for a multitude of age groups. That vision became a reality on New Year’s Eve as hundreds of guests attended the opening of the Centennial Bar & Lounge, located at 123 N.
Centennial Bar & Lounge Owner Albert Valadez, left, is pictured with his son Adrian Valadez, right, who is a minority owner of the business, and Roy Ramos, who was the main contractor that renovated the building, on New Year’s Eve. Ramos is a Fort Stockton native that is the president of Unique Refinishing & Woods, Inc. out of Odessa. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Teacher organizes toy drive in Mexico border town

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When Collette Barragan learned of a “Santa Run” that took Christmas gifts to children in Boquillas Del Carmen, Mexico, she always wanted to participate. Long before she came to Fort Stockton, Barragan often visited Boquillas – a Mexican border town adjacent to Big Bend National Park accessible only by boat – and when she learned of the Santa Run, she was unable to participate because her children were too young.
Fort Stockton High School teacher Collette Barragan hands out backpacks for school children on Dec. 24, 2022 in Boquillas del Carmen, Mexico. Barragan organized a toy drive for children and handed out backpacks in the border town adjacent to Big Bend National Park. Photo by Tristian Barragan

Prowlers close non-district play at Monahans tourney

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Holiday tournaments are a good time for high school basketball coaches to give younger players some reps and gauge how their team plays against competition they wouldn’t ordinarily see. Fort Stockton girls coach Lea Daggett has been using the non-district portion of the Prowlers’ season to give incoming freshmen quality playing time and figure out his starting rotation heading into the district portion of their schedule. 

Fort Stockton's Ivanna Ortiz looks to pass as Midland Christian's Annie Munoz defends, Dec. 30, 2022, in Monahans. Photo by Shawn Yorks

The Spirit of Giving: Fort Stockton teacher organizes toy drive for children in Mexico border town 

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When Collette Barragan learned of a “Santa Run” that took Christmas gifts to children in Boquillas Del Carmen, Mexico, she always wanted to participate. Long before she came to Fort Stockton, Barragan often visited Boquillas – a Mexican border town adjacent to Big Bend National Park accessible only by boat – and when she learned of the Santa Run, she was unable to participate because her children were too young. 

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Do something: Your guide to local places to go and things to do

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Jan. 7

The Pecos County Amateur Radio Club will be conducting a Class to earn a Technician Class License on Saturdays Starting Jan. 7, 2023, starting at 9:00 a.m. and again on Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m. starting Jan. 19. The classes will be held at the PCARC Club House, located at the FFA/county firing range east of Fort Stockton. For more information Contact Dwayne Bonham at (432)940-3822 or email at pecoscountyarc@gmail.com

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