August 2025

November 6, 1946 — August 8, 2025 Linda Katheryn Duncan of Fort Stockton Texas went tobewithherLordandSavior on Friday August the 8 at the age of 78. She was born November 6, 1946, in Benton, Illinois.

Pink Springs, a newly established nonprofit organization, is set to host the second annual Stronger Together-Pink Out 5K on Saturday, October 11, with a goal to support individuals affected by breast cancer, empower survivors, and raise crucial awareness about early detection, ensuring every dollar raised remains within Pecos County.

BY JOH COVINGTON EDITOR Fort Stockton Independent School District (FSISD) is set to host a major free community celebration, “Salute to Panther Nation,” on Thursday, Sept. 4, at Hodge’s Pavilion, featuring a headline performance by Texas country star William Clark Green.

Barrio Fest IV returns, September 12-14, promising to offer a vibrant celebration of culture and community heritage across multiple venues in Fort Stockton. The festival, located primarily at 1st and Nelson Street brings downtown to life and promises a lineup of culturally significant arts, entertainment, interactive educational programs, and a strong focus on historical preservation.

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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.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, are there any secrets to getting American beautyberries to grow better? Mine were gorgeous until February 2021. It seems the damage from the cold spell is preventing them from recovering.

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The Fort Stockton Panthers wasted no time showing their grit and potential as they opened the 2025 football season with a scrimmage victory over Mountain View High School in El Paso on Friday, August 15. The Panthers topped the Lobos 14-0 in the quarter-length game situation following a dominant practice session that set the tone early.

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