January 2023

City, county file grant applications for police body armor

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A grant program started by Texas Governor Greg Abbott in 2018 may one day save the life of a Fort Stockton police officer. “We must do all we can to protect those who protect us,” the governor said when he signed Senate Bill 12 in 2018, funding a $23 million grant program designed to provide rifleresistant body armor to law enforcement.
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Pecos County Livestock Show winners announced

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Winners of the Pecos County Stock Show were revealed this past week and James Tinkler with the Buena Vista FFA came away as the most decorated participant. Tinkler was the lone two-time grand champion at the annual event held at the Pecos County Coliseum.
James Tinkler, left, with Buena Vista FFA was a two-time grand champion at the Pecos County Livestock Show, which was held at the Pecos County Coliseum, two weekends ago. Photo by Nathan Heuer

“Boomtown” debuts this Saturday at FSCT

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Fort Stockton Community Theatre reminds theater goers that “Boomtown,” a musical comedy performed by Texas Comedies, will have two performances on Saturday, Jan. 28, at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 29, at 2:00 p.m.
The Boomtown case will make their way to Fort Stockton for performances this Saturday and Sunday. Texas Comedies creates engaging performances based on local Texas history, bringing these works to communities across the state. They operate as a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Courtesy Photo

Carolyn Brown Carpenter

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Carolyn Brown Carpenter, born April 13, 1938, 84 years of age, of Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away on Jan. 23, 2023, in her home in Fort Stockton.

Visitation and Memorial service will take place on Jan. 28 at the Heritage Funeral Home in Fort Stockton, Texas. Visitation will be from 3-4 p.m. with the Memorial service from 4-5 p.m.

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Second quarter woes extend Panthers district losing streak

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Three quarters were competitive during Friday’s game between the Panthers and rival Mustangs at the Special Events Center.

The one that wasn’t proved to be insurmountable in Fort Stockton’s bid for their first district win.

Andrews outscored Fort Stockton 18-5 in the second quarter and made nine 3-pointers during the contest in their 65-50 win over the Panthers.

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Senator Blanco appointed to Senate committees for 88th Texas Legislature

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Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick announced Senate committee assignments for the 88th Texas Legislature on Jan. 23.

Senator César J. Blanco (SD-29) was appointed to five key Senate committees — The Senate Committees on Health & Human Services; Natural Resources & Economic Development; Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs; Veteran Affairs; and Border Security.

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Capital Highlights: Border security, tax relief and raises top list

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For the Texas House and Senate, there is not much daylight between each chamber’s priorities in this year’s legislative session. Leaders say the focus will be on property tax relief, border security and employee raises. Preliminary budgets from both chambers were released last week, the Austin American-Statesman reported, with a record $288.7 billion budget for the next two years. The money in the budget is made up of $93.7 billion in federal funds, $130.1 billion in state general revenue funds, and $64.9 billion in other funds.

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Playoff push: Prowlers hold off Mustangs

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Winning Friday’s outing against Andrews was a must for the Prowlers to keep control of their playoff destiny heading into the second slate of district games.

Fort Stockton was on their way to accomplishing that task with relative ease, leading the Mustangs 20-7 with four minutes left in the third quarter.

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