February 2023

“Smoke on the Mountain” opens at FSCT March 3

3 years ago By News Staff

Fort Stockton Community Theatre announces performances of “Smoke on the Mountain,” a musical written by Connie Ray, conceived by Alan Bailey, and directed by Penny Smith. Musical arrangements are by Mike Craver and Mark Hardwick.

FSFS to screen Dr. Strangelove Feb. 25

3 years ago By News Staff

The Fort Stockton Film Society is showing the classic Stanley Kubrick dark comedy, Dr. Strangelove, on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7:00 p.m. As an added feature, there will be a classic Warner Brothers cartoon screened just before the main feature.

Conteza Ready Mix holds grand opening

3 years ago By News Staff

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Conteza Ready Mix, located at 2270 W. Gonzalez Loop in Fort Stockton, held a grand opening ribboncutting ceremony Friday, Feb. 17. The Chamber welcomes the company to the county and Fort Stockton. Representatives of the Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Ambassadors, and Chamber Board of Directors were present to celebrate the ribbon cutting and presented the official membership plaque. Courtesy Photo

Fort Stockton ISD names Teachers of the Quarter

3 years ago By News Staff

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FSISD Middle School Principal Julian Castillo presented Raquel Mischnick with the Intermediate Teacher of the Quarter award at last month’s school board meeting. Mishnick teaches special education at the campus.

Ana Maria Montferrand

3 years ago By News Staff

Ana Maria Montferrand, 82, of Fort Stockton, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, in Fort Stockton, Texas.

Four candidates file to run for Fort Stockton Mayor

3 years ago By Shawn Yorks

Qualifying for the May 6 Fort Stockton municipal election ended last Friday, and with the impending departure of longtime mayor Chris Alexander, no less than four individuals filed to run for the open mayoral seat.

Iraan’s season ends with 67-37 loss to Van Horn

3 years ago By Shawn Yorks

Buena Vista bad news for Bears

3 years ago By Shawn Yorks

And a freshman shall lead them. Buena Vista Freshman Caden Valdez scored 26 points for the Buena Vista Longhorns in Tuesday night’s Class 1A bi-district championship at the Bill and Virginia Williams Special Events Center, leading the Longhorns to a 60-49 win over the Balmorhea Bears.

Prowler varsity starts home softball tourney with perfect record

3 years ago By News Staff

Fort Stockton’s varsity defeated the Prowlers junior varsity team 10-2 in their final game of pool play during the Third Annual Comanche Classic on Feb. 16. The Prowlers varsity program also defeated Lamesa 6-2 and Reagan County 15-1 to attain a 3-0 record on Thursday.

Fort Stockton varsity vs. Fort Stockton JV

Panthers roll Pecos in season finale

3 years ago By News Staff

The Fort Stockton basketball team concluded their season with a 64-33 victory over Pecos at home on Feb. 15 in a rescheduled game from Tuesday due to high winds in the Pecos area.