August 2025

Natividad “Nati” Ramos, 69, of Fort Stockton, passed away suddenly on August 8. Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, August 18, at Eternity Funeral Home Chapel B with Father Francis officiating.

Peggy June Dyche Wiseman, a beloved mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother, passed away peacefully on July 31, in Midland, Texas. She was 92 years old.

With the absence of a Fort Stockton varsity baseball team leading up to the early 1960s, the ambitious youth searched for ways to continue playing baseball after little league. In 1964, a local baseball team named Red Sox voted and transitioned into a team called the Blue Sox.

The Fort Stockton City Council convened on Monday, August 11, addressing critical community concerns, including a significant change to Main Street’s traffic flow and the city’s proposed tax rate.

Selenite Springs Solar Project moves forward in Pecos County The Pecos County Commissioners Court held a regular session Monday, August 11, at the County Courthouse, addressing a range of county business that included the approval of a significant solar energy project, infrastructure improvements, and financial matters. The meeting commenced at 10:04 a.m.

A NEW SCHOOL YEAR

HEAD OVER MEALS During a recent trip to the local grocery store, a large tub of crumbled blue cheese was observed in the dairy case. Having not partaken of this tart, cheesy delight in some time, it quickly ended up in the shopping cart.

INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds 80/20 of ground beef. 1/2 cup of crumbled blue cheese 2 to 4 slices of bacon Crispy iceberg or green leaf lettuce 1 thinly sliced hot-house tomato 1 small purple onion, thinly sliced Pickles if desired 1/2 teaspoon of garlic pepper 1/2 teaspoon of white pepper salt to taste 2 tablespoons of butter (for buns) 2 soft hamburger buns, pan toasted Condiments of choice DIRECTIONS 1.

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The Fort Stockton Panthers took the field Saturday morning for their annual Blue & White Scrimmage, giving fans an early preview of the 2025 squad before official scrimmages and the regular season kick off. The intrasquad matchup brought a lively crowd to Panther Stadium, with players on both sides showing grit, energy, and the benefits of a long summer of preparation.