January 2025

Panther Basketball Triumphs Over Greenwood

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The Fort Stockton Panthers continued their dominant district campaign on Friday night, defeating the Greenwood Rangers 50-39 in a statement victory that highlighted their growth and resilience. This win, a turning point in the rivalry, allowed the Panthers to overcome a challenging history with Greenwood, where they had only managed one win in their previous nine matchups.

Prowlers Basketball Battles Tough Opponents

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The Fort Stockton Prowlers Varsity Basketball Team faced a challenging week as they took on two strong district opponents. Despite their efforts, the Prowlers came up short in both contests, falling to the Andrews Lady Mustangs on January 14 at home and the Greenwood Rangers on January 17 in Greenwood.

Panther and Prowler Powerlifters Take on Heavy Lifts at Home Meet

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Prowlers earn second-place team honors; Panthers finish strong in fifth The Fort Stockton Powerlifting Panthers and Prowlers showcased their strength and determination during their only home meet of the season, held on January 18 at Fort Stockton High School. The event began with athlete weighins at 5:00 a.m., lifting started at 8:45 a.m., and the competition concluded by 4:00 p.m.
Panther and Prowler Powerlifters

Leaf dropping could be due to genetics

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Dear Neil, these golden rain trees (see photo) are in Laredo. Why would one have dropped its leaves normally while the other is still holding most of its foliage? This is probably just a genetic variation between two individuals.
Leaf dropping could be due to genetics

Planning For Retirement

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It is a much talked about subject today and many people are very concerned if they will be able to retire and what kind of retirement they will have. One question is will they have enough money to retire, and another is where they will retire and what kind of home will they live in. It is a good thing to plan for the future and not to just live for today. Thinking about these things reminds me of something in the Bible.