October 2024

The Fort Stockton Panther Tennis team has secured a monumental victory, claiming the 2024 Bi-District Championship with a dominant 10-1 win over the El Paso Riverside Rangers! This latest triumph adds another gold ball to the Panthers’ growing collection, keeping the coveted prize at home and setting the stage for a deep postseason run. The match, held on Monday, October 7, saw the Panthers roar to a 6-1 lead after the doubles matches, showcasing their exceptional teamwork and precision.

The Fort Stockton Prowler Volleyball Team continues to dominate the district, securing two impressive victories this past week, including an exciting Senior Night celebration. With a current district record of 3-0, the Prowlers are sitting at the top of the standings, showing no signs of slowing down.

As the sun sets this Friday, the Fort Stockton High School Panthers are gearing up for a pivotal district opener against one of the toughest opponents they’ve faced all season: the undefeated Seminole Indians. Both teams enter the game riding waves of momentum, and for the Panthers, it’s an opportunity to prove that home-field advantage and a fighting spirit can overcome any obstacle.

The Fort Stockton Panther Cross Country team wrapped up their season with a commendable showing at the district meet in Andrews on October 7, marking the end of another successful campaign under the leadership of Coach Curtis Bishop. The athletes, ranging from junior high to high school, gave their best efforts, with several notable individual performances and a strong overall team result.

The Fort Stockton Special Olympics team has brought home the gold, achieving a remarkable victory at the Special Olympics Fall Classic State Softball Tournament held at the UTPB Sports Complex in Odessa. This tournament, the first of its kind to take place in West Texas, featured athletes from across the state and even included teams from as far away as Hawaii.

The Fort Stockton Blue Wave Swim Team made waves in their recent tri-meet against Pecos and Monahans, held in Monahans, Texas, on October 1. Competing in the Double Dual format, the Blue Wave swimmers showed impressive improvements and recorded significant time drops across various events, drawing praise from head coach Lily Morales Forst.

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His name was Gouverneur Kemble Warren, quite a moniker with which to go through life. He was born in Cold Spring, New York, across the Hudson River from West Point, where he graduated second in his class in 1850.

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The Fort Stockton Public Library will be hosting a quilting show from October 21 through November 1. Local quilting extraordinaries like Vicki Parker, Phyllis Smith, Wanda McGovern and Pat Cox will be featured with their masterful work.