May 2025

This past weekend Joshua Franco, great nephew of Rudy and Sophia Franco, made his hometown pro debut. Josh, who is a four-time national amateur champion, fought his second pro fight at the Ector County coliseum Saturday night.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, What is this aggressive weed that has invaded part of my yard? What can I do to eliminate it? This is one of the types of nutsedge. They tend to thrive in wetter parts of our lawns, where they can establish and outgrow the turfgrass.

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I remember the time when a youth group while on a mission trip found a little abandoned puppy looking for scraps at the motel where we were staying. They had pity and compassion on the little puppy and tried to find out if there was an owner. The hotel people said, “no” and that the puppy was just a nuisance.

Despite the pouring rain and pummeling hail on April 22, the hospital classroom was standing room only for the regular meeting of the Pecos County Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors. Widespread concern regarding the possible departure of a beloved physician, Dr.

Fort Stockton Independent School District has named DJ Howell as its new athletic director and head football coach, the district announced this week. Howell, a veteran coach with 24 years of experience, brings a career winning percentage of .722 and a reputation for building successful programs.

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The Fort Stockton City Council held its regular meeting Monday evening, addressing several economic development initiatives, infrastructure improvements, and public safety measures. The council recessed into a joint session with the Fort Stockton Economic Development 4-A Corporation to discuss two key items, an interlocal agreement with Pecos County regarding the property at 101 N.