February 2023

When Fort Stockton Mayor first met Ernesto Velasquez, he knew the police officer would make a great police chief one day. That day was Monday as Alexander swore in Velasquez as Fort Stockton’s new police chief to lead off Monday’s city council meeting.

Pitchers who can hit the outside corner of the strike zone have had some success against the Fort Stockton Prowlers in the past, and in Tuesday night’s season-opener against Presidio, pitcher Valerie Armendariz was successful in keeping Fort Stockton off balance – for the first two outs of the...

Local Girl Scouts and local boxer Abel Mendoza handed out cupcakes and roses to residents at Focused Care at Fort Stockton this evening in an act of kindness during Valentine’s Day.

Morris Gregg Brannon, 83, of Fort Stockton, Texas passed away on Feb. 13, 2023, in San Angelo, Texas. Funeral services will take place at 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023, at East Hill Cemetery in Fort Stockton, with Pastor Kevin Johnson of Apostolic Church, officiating.

Marfa scored 28 points in Tuesday’s opening-round 1A playoff game against Buena Vista. The Lady Longhorns’ Sanchez sisters, Ireland and Genova, surpassed that total, scoring a combined 31 points in their first postseason appearance together.

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick released a list of 30 bills that will answer his most important priorities for the current session on Feb. 13.

The Fort Stockton Sheep Dog Trials began yesterday with over 50 dogs competing in the annual event at the Fort Stockton Gun Club. The event is open to the public and is scheduled to take place through Monday.

June Sheppard Cobb went to be with our Lord on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. She was born on Nov. 22, 1932, in Houston, Texas. She was the third child of Henry Cecil “Bunk” and Margie Sheppard. She attended Abilene Christian College where she met her husband and love of her life, Chuck Cobb, in 1953.

Sharon Alice Grittman, 77, of Altus, Oklahoma, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023 at her home. A celebration of life will take place Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 from 12-3 p.m. at the VFW #4876 in Altus, Oklahoma. Local arrangements are under the care of the Kincannon Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

Wash your hands with soap and running water for at least 20 seconds before, during, and after preparing food and before eating. Separate raw meats from ready-to-eat foods like vegetables when preparing, serving, or storing foods. Make sure food is cooked to a safe internal temperature.