September 2024

San Antonio – At the annual Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts summit in August, experts and policymakers emphasized the urgent need for comprehensive legislative action to address Texas’ growing water crisis.

It took some time, but a set of new laws and rules passed by the Texas Legislature in 2023 went into effect on Sept. 1, the Houston Chronicle reported.

I’ve been listening to old crooners on Pandora lately, and one of my favorite Frank Sinatra songs is “The House I Live In.” Sinatra performed the patriotic song in an 11-minute movie short that was made in 1945, shortly after the conclusion of the war.

Recently my wife and I watched some of the 2024 Paris Olympics. We really enjoyed the Field and Track. Maybe because our children were in sports, and we spent time with them. Over 10,000 Athletes from 200 countries competed at Paris and 25 world records were broken.

Editor’s note: It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered evidence of guilt, all defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The fol-lowing list is provided by the Pecos County Sheriff’s Department.

HEAD OVER MEALS Living in southwest Texas, hot sauce or salsa is a staple in most households—at least it is in mine. If I do not have at least a couple of diverse types of salsas and/or hot sauce in my refrigerator, my food feels almost naked.

The Fort Stockton Middle School Panthers football teams kicked off their season on September 5, facing Pecos and Alpine in their first games of the year. The teams showed promising talent and determination as they opened the season with two victories and two close losses.

The Fort Stockton Panther Tennis Team faced a challenging week as they competed against some of the region’s toughest opponents. Head Coach Victor Garcia’s team showed determination and grit in both their away matches, but unfortunately, they fell short of securing victories.

The Fort Stockton Panthers are riding high after their 44-18 victory over the Alpine Bucks last Friday in Alpine, TX.

The Fort Stockton High School and Fort Stockton Middle School Prowler Volleyball Teams faced tough opponents in recent games, showcasing resilience and determination despite mixed results.