June 2025

Paisano Pete, the iconic 22foot roadrunner statue that has long greeted travelers along U.S. Highway 285, recently received a bold new look as part of a public art revitalization project in Fort Stockton.

I guess that little grey kitten, now a half-grown cat, now stays at our front door waiting to be petted and for food but there is one problem. He likes to catch and kill little birds.

The course of life is defined by the road we choose. Psalm 1 draws a clear contrast between the path of the godly and the way of the wicked, reminding us that true blessing is found in separation from sin, saturation in the Word of God, and a steadfast, fruitful life that brings glory to God.

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 following list is provided by the Pecos County Sheriff’s Department.

LOOKING BACK

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, How can we have the best results in raising a pineapple from the top of a fruit? I’ll give you the steps I have always followed with almost 100% success. • Start with a healthy, green top on the fruit that you buy.

The 2025 Pecos League season is underway, and the Alpine Cowboys have already shown flashes of grit, power, and promise despite a rocky 2-4 start.

The Fort Stockton High School cheerleaders are fired up and ready to bring the energy this fall after a successful showing at their summer cheer camp, held May 29 through June 1 at Texas A&M University in College Station.

In a district filled with powerhouse programs — including a state finalist, a state quarterfinalist, and a regional semifinalist — the Fort Stockton Prowlers proved they could hold their own.