July 2025

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With football season on the horizon, community members have raised questions about the state of construction at Panther Stadium and the impact on this year’s home games. Despite widespread concerns that all games would be played away, Fort Stockton ISD has confirmed that home games will, in fact, be played here in Fort Stockton.

After a summer of long drives, late-night practices, and relentless commitment, Fort Stockton’s own Landon Bernal is now a national champion. Bernal and her teammates from the Texas Bombers Gold National 12U fastpitch softball team captured the Alliance Fastpitch Championship Series (AFCS) 12U Tier 2 National Title on July 21 in Kokomo and Westfield, Indiana.

The Alpine Cowboys made a strong statement last week, sweeping the visiting Roswell Invaders in three straight games at Kokernot Field to improve to 25-22 on the season and surge back above .500 just in time for the final stretch.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, my red oak is about 10 years old. Some of the leaves are starting to look distressed, so I looked closely.

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“And we was too broke to even pay heed/But that’s how it is when you’re po’ folks.” – Bill Anderson. I was intrigued by a recent USA Today article about “poorpeople” habits (i.e.

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS The number of people still missing in the July 4 Kerr County flood dropped to two after another body was recovered last week, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The two still missing are a child and an adult who were at Camp Mystic, where at least 27 campers and counselors died.

Dear Editor, Nearly a year after Fort Stockton’s historic downtown district was thrust into a oneway traffic experiment, the City Council is now confronting a growing wave of public discontent, with residents and business owners demanding clarity, accountability, and change. On October 1, 2024, Ordinance No.

The sounds of pounding feet and excited cheers will fill the air on Saturday, September 13, as the Barrio Fest 5K kicks off, offering a unique opportunity for individuals and families to connect with their heritage and community through the power of running. More than just a race, the Barrio Fest 5K is a vibrant celebration of culture, family, and community, breaking barriers and defying stereotypes along the way, united as a community known as Barrio Runners.