May 2025

After a prolonged delay because of a lawsuit filed by about 100 school districts, the Texas Education Agency has released the 2023 A-F accountability ratings, indicating the share of campuses that received a passing ranking dropped by 14% from 2022.

American entrepreneurs have saved my grass-mowing season. You see, my grass is finally lush and green and growing like wildflowers, which means I spend my weekends mowing it.

As a lifelong resident of Fort Stockton and a proud member of this blessed community for over 60 years, I feel called to share my thoughts about the bond proposition for Fort Stockton ISD. I have worked for the district for more than 30 years, many of them as the Business Manager, so I feel I know a little bit about the subject. Over the years, I have seen the sacrifice and love poured into giving our children a better future.

I write this on behalf of myself; however, I have been told countless times I am speaking for many including some that are afraid of losing their jobs at the hospital. There is a consensus of concern and confusion for us who see Dr.

In the three year cycle of Scriptural passages assigned to Sundays in years A, B and C the passages chosen for the Sundays following Easter this year include Jesus’ appearances as the Risen Lord to the disciples gathered on Resurrection Day evening (from John 20) and His appearance to the disciples later as they return to Galilee “to fish” ( John 21 but see Matthew 28). Although Year C is Luke’s year, the walk to Emmaus appearance earlier on Resurrection Day is not “on the schedule” in 2025. Instead, we hear Jesus urge the disciples to “receive the Holy Spirit” and facilitate reconciliation among those seeking the Kingdom of God in their lives.

MIDLAND — The Fort Stockton Panther Tennis Team delivered a remarkable performance at the District 3-4A Tournament held in Midland on Monday and Thursday, April 21 and 24. With grit, determination, and plenty of Panther pride, the team battled through tough draws and emerged with several standout finishes — including three athletes punching their tickets to the upcoming Regional Tournament in Lubbock.

MONAHANS — In a game that felt more like a Hollywood script than a district play-in, the Fort Stockton Panthers pulled off an exhilarating 2-1 walk-off victory over the Pecos Eagles last Friday night in Monahans, securing their place in the playoffs in true Team Never Quit fashion.

The Fort Stockton Middle School Swim Team closed out their season with a powerful showing at the Jr. Comanche Swimming Invitational on Friday, April 25, capturing a 2nd place overall team finish with 326 points.

Junior Tori Owens has four hits as the Sul Ross State University softball team (8-36 Lone Star Conference, 11-42) lost 11-1 and 12-4 to Eastern New Mexico (23-21 LSC, 30-24), Sunday at Lobo Softball Field.

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