December 2023

David Paul Brockman

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David Paul Brockman of Fort Stockton, Texas passed away Dec. 2, 2023.

David Brockman was born Jan. 20, 1926, to Emery Clarence Brockman and Sue Bozeman in Brownfield, Texas. He attended school in Johnson school in Brownfield, Texas. he attended his elementary years in Quemado, Texas and upper years in Eagle pass, Texas. Later in life he received his high school diploma for Odessa High school through the GED program.

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House kills school choice vouchers

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Dear Editor:

I see the House of Representatives in Austin has killed School Choice Vouchers for private schools, thanks to Democrats and 31 Republican Rinos.

Well, well, how interesting. Forty percent of elementary and middle school students in Houstin are failing with DYF averages. Money can’t buy academic achievement.

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School Board honors Teachers of the Quarter

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With the first half of the school year nearly complete and students heading into the holiday break, the Fort Stockton Independent School District school board recognized outstanding Teachers of the Quarter at its Dec. 12 meeting. Teachers honored included Victor Valadez from Fort Stockton Middle School, Brenda Gallegos from Fort Stockton Intermediate School, Cody Aaron from Fort Stockton High School, Paola Gutierrez from Apache Elementary School and Denise Crenshaw from Alamo Elementary.
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Annual Chamber Joy Run Benefits Focused Care

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The Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce Joy Run lived up to its name again this year. Friday evening, the Chamber Ambassadors delivered gifts to the wonderful residents of Focused Care Nursing Home, with Santa and Ms. Claus in tow. Photos by Kerry Waldrip

Annual Chamber Joy Run Benefits Focused Care

Prowlers sweep Lake View

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The Fort Stockton High School Prowlers earned a sweep against San Angelo Lake View last week in San Angelo. The freshmen defeated the Maidens 4112 as Enayeli Acosta led the offense with 23 points.
Prowlers sweep Lake View