June 2024

The Fort Stockton High School Athletics program proudly celebrated seven student-athletes who were selected to compete in the annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Permian Basin All-Star Football and Volleyball Games, which took place June 12 through 15.

The newly constructed Cyclone Ballparks in Pecos, Texas, witnessed a dazzling display of baseball and softball talent as the Fort Stockton All-Stars took center stage at the District 37 Tournament!

Years ago, my wife and I used to raise horses. One of the things I enjoyed the most was halter breaking, teaching the young colts to lead. Each one was different, and you never knew how they were going to turn out.

I was feeling overwhelmed like drowning and holding in all these emotions. Once I gave it to God, He open the flood gates like the time when He parted the red sea for Moses.

My sweet wife assures me that I just have too much on my mind, but I’m pretty sure she’s thinking about having me microchipped at this point.

Drought conditions ease slightly while heat dome returns Drought conditions across the state dropped a percentage point in May compared to the previous month, with 26% of the state in some stage of drought, primarily in West and South Texas and parts of the Panhandle.

For most of mankind’s tenure on earth, predicting the weather has been local. Based on experience, one could determine the general patterns that might occur in the local vicinity.

Texas A&M University in College Station held a four-day veterinary science camp. According to Fort Stockton High School student JJ Montoya, out of hundreds of applicants, only 40 students were chosen for the 15-18-year-old age group.

The Fort Stockton Community Theatre has received a $30,000 grant from The Rea Charitable Trust to fund programs through 2024.

The summer reading program opened on May 20, the theme this year is “Adventures Begin at Your Library”. The program kicked off on June 6 with the illusionist “Artist of the Impossible”. Children will receive a welcome packet and incentives during the program.