June 2024

Biological dads are getting scarce today as marriage seemstobeontheway out, just as living together is becoming the norm.

I was reading the other day about death and resurrection of our Christ. What grabbed my attention was during that week he came upon a fig tree.

The regular softball and baseball season has concluded, marking the beginning of the All-Stars League season for the Fort Stockton Recreation Department.

Fort Stockton Athletics are hosting a Strength and Conditioning Camp (SAC Camp) for all Panther and Prowler student athletes grades 6-12. The camp will run Monday through Wednesday with Thursdays acting as an open weight room/gym.

Under the warm June sun, the Fort Stockton Panthers football team is battling it out in their 7on7 Summer League, drawing enthusiastic crowds to the Monday night games. Athletic Director Jeremy Hickman provided the Pioneer with an inside scoop on the league’s informal yet competitive atmosphere.

High School Summer Camps open to incoming and current athletes Fort Stockton High School announced upcoming summer camps for 2024. The camp registration paperwork is available in the FSHS Athletics Office with Athletics Secretary Mimi Arriaga.

The Fort Stockton Prowler Summer Basketball League is in full swing, providing a glimpse into the future of Prowler basketball. Head Coach Curtis Bishop shared his insights on the league’s progress and the challenges and opportunities it presents for his players.

The Alpine Cowboys, a powerhouse in the Pecos League, maintained their impressive winning streak, racking up victories against the Austin Weirdos and Roswell Invaders before experiencing their first taste of defeat in a hard-fought series against the Garden City Wind.

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Dear Neil: My beautiful Yoshino cherry tree has a gummy or jellylike sap oozing from its trunk. The tree is about 5 years old. I’ve also noticed little sprouts emerging from its exposed roots. Is this some type of canker? What is wrong with my cherry tree?