March 2024

FSHS announces 2024-2025 cheer squad

2 years ago By Junior Varsity

Junior VARSITY

Gisele Caballero

Laeila Hernandez

Valeria Marquez

Yaneily Mata

Cydneii Ramirez

Rita Rodriguez

Erika Salgado

Alexia Snyder

Jaelyn Tapp

Carla Vazquez

Varsity

Liliana Bislar

Jocelyn Carrilo

Lauren Dominguez

Jazlynn Flores

Madalyn Gomez

Jasmin Hernandez

Jeaney Rivera

Lizeth Robles

Aubrie Salgado

Caris Sanchez

Abriel Villareal

Zeyda Ureste

Mascot

Avan Lujan

Trailing lantanas not very winter hardy

2 years ago By Gardener's Mailbag

Dear Neil: How long do I have to wait to know if my lavender lantanas are going to come back after the winter? Trailing lavender lantanas are perhaps the least winter-hardy types that we grow. It doesn't take a very harsh Texas winter to kill out their crowns.

PUBLIC SENTENCING DISPOSITIONS

2 years ago By News Staff

*MICHAEL ABREO, DOB 6/ 7/ 1959, offense date 10/ 16/ 2023 ( CR- 25694, Possession of Marijuana less than 2 ounces) DEFENDANT HAS ENTERED INTO A 6 MONTH PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM WITH A $500.00 FEE.

INMATE ARREST REPORTS

2 years ago By News Staff

It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Cosmetology students reach milestone

2 years ago By News Staff

Alina Bislar, left, and Lizeth Robles have been working hard to clock their hours toward their Cosmetology license. Each has earned 500 hours and are halfway to the required 1,000 hours! They are the first at FSHS to reach this milestone. Courtesy Photos

Pecos County Memorial Hospital District Hospice department attained CHAP accreditation

2 years ago By News Staff

CHAP Accreditation demonstrates this organization meets the industry’s highest nationally recognized Hospice standards. The rigorous evaluation by CHAP focuses on structure and function, quality of services and products, human and financial resources and longterm viability. Adherence to CHAP’s Standards leads to better quality care. PCMHD Hospice & Home Health team celebrated their hard work and their continued passion for healthcare with a delicious breakfast. Courtesy photo

Pecos County Memorial Hospital District Hospice department attained CHAP accreditation

Fort Stockton remembers Preston

2 years ago By Kerry Waldrip

Friends and family gathered at Officers’ Quarters #8 at the Old Fort on Saturday, March 9, 2024 to celebrate and memorialize the life of Robert Paul Preston. Robert passed away on Feb. 19, 2024 after a brief stay in the hospital. The memorial was marked with a gun and cannon salute from historical reenactors after the flag was flown at halfstaff. Robert’s widow, Reba, received the flag. Photos by Kerry Waldrip

City raises building registration fees, sets public hearing for annexation request

2 years ago By Shawn Yorks

The Fort Stockton city council met in regular session Monday evening and voted to raise building code fees and set the first public hearing for an annexation request by Texas New Mexico Power. The fee required to register to build had been $75 for the initial registration and $50 for renewal, but the new fees will be $100 for renewal and $125 for initial registration.

GET READY FOR RODEO!

2 years ago By Shawn Yorks

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Jacob Carige is bucked off his bull during the 2023 Comanche Springs Rodeo at the Pecos County Civic Center. The 2024 Comanche Springs Rodeo is March 21-23 with more activities in store. File Photo by Shawn Yorks

Comanche Springs Rodeo returns with more family fun March 21-23

2 years ago By Shawn Yorks

Fort Stockton will kick off the spring season the right way with the annual Comanche Springs Rodeo March 21-23 at the Pecos County Coliseum in Fort Stockton. Begun in 2019 and paused for Covid in 2020, the rodeo has grown since its 2021 return and is adding some more activities in 2024.