Castillo puts dagger in Prowler rally
By the end of the fourth inning, Fort Stockton was staring at a 4-0 deficit on the road in their district opener against Greenwood – a team who swept the Prowlers a season ago.
March 2023
Panther Powerlifting: Sanchez qualifies for state
Fort Stockton senior Justin Sanchez punched his ticket to the state powerlifting meet and set a record in the process during the Panthers’ regional meet on March 10 in Abilene.
Make your own Saint Patrick’s Day cuisine
KARAN’S KORNER Some of my memories of Saint Patrick’s Day are of the Saint Patrick’s Day Parades in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania and New York and the Irish Food. Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day by cooking and preparing some Irish Cuisine.
Signing day at Fort Stockton High School
Three Fort Stockton athletes signed their letters of intent to compete at the next level at universities in the surrounding area on March 9 at the Special Events Center. Eliana Mata and Isaiah Garcia will be headed to Alpine to continue their athletic careers at Sul Ross State University.
City fund balance reported at $11.3 million
Rocky Rives of Smith & Rives, PC, was unable to make it to Fort Stockton in time to give his presentation to the Fort Stockton City Council two weeks ago.
County transfers funds to hospital, with more ‘as needed’
The Pecos County Commissioner’s Court met in regular session March 13, and among other routine business, transferred $355,376.81 to Pecos County Memorial Hospital to cover accounts payable, with an additional $400,000 on standby to make payroll in case the hospital did not receive funds it was...
JV Panthers find success at Sandhills Classic
The junior varsity Blue Panthers baseball team outscored their four opponents 42-16 en route to a 3-1 record at the three-day Sandhills Classic tourney in Monahans last week.
Fort Stockton defeated Monahans 12-1 to start the event and closed the tournament with a 14-1 victory over Kermit.
Photo Gallery: SpringFest 2023
The second annual SpringsFest took place in Fort Stockton and Pecos County on March 11. The event celebrated the history of Comanche Springs and raised awareness of the benefit of the springs, as well as water conservation efforts.
State affairs considers lobbying ban for cities and counties
Local governments could no longer pay registered lobbyists in Austin to advocate on their behalf under a bill considered by the Senate State Affairs Committee Monday.
Inmate Arrests Report – Pecos County Jail (March 6-12)
March 6
Quincy Ty Pope, of Iraan at 8:07 a.m., officers with the Pecos County Sheriff’s Office apprehended Pope on a blue warrant for burglary. Pope was released the same day to the US Marshalls.
