November 2025

Fort Stockton Library Hosts Inaugural 5K

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The community of Fort Stockton is holding its first annual 5K run and 1K charity event to raise funds for the Neyland Sister Scholarship. This fundraising run, which is being hosted by the Fort Stockton Library, is dedicated to supporting the memorial scholarship established in the names of sisters Emily and Betsy Neyland.
The Neyland Sister scholarship has already begun making an impact, with the first recipients in May 2024 including Ivanna Ortiz, Alex Lujan, Elizabeth Bislar, Aaliyah Ramirez, and Aubrielle Ramirez. Courtesy Photo

Commissioners Pecos County Business

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New 4H Hire and Constable Allen A. Graham Memorial Highway The Pecos County Commissioners Court held its regular session Monday, October 2, approving support for a major regional mental health facility, accepting a grant for fire equipment, and executing a tax abatement agreement for a large solar energy project.

Monahans Invitational

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The Fort Stockton High School Blue Wave Swim Team turned in another impressive showing this past weekend at the Monahans Invitational, held on Saturday, November 1. The meet featured a highly competitive field, including powerhouse programs from across Texas and several strong contingents from New Mexico.
On November 1, both the boys’ and girls’ Blue Wave teams represented Fort Stockton with pride at the Monahans Invitational, combining multiple personal bests, relay improvements, and competitive finishes throughout the day. Courtesy Photo

Panthers End Five-Year Skid!

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The Fort Stockton Panthers ended their regular season on a high note — and snapped a five-year losing streak — with a 36–20 win over the Monahans Loboes on Friday night at Panther Stadium. The victory marked Fort Stockton’s first over Monahans since 2019, making the Senior Night win especially meaningful for players, coaches, and fans alike.
Fort Stockton running back Nick Almendarez powers up the middle for a first down during the Panthers’ 36–20 Senior Night victory over Monahans. Photo by Yovani Garay, Tumbleweed+

Exposing Darkness

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PASTOR RICHARD MARTINEZ, BELIEVERS FELLOWSHIP CHURCH We find God speaking to us-all through His Word in Ephesians 5: 8-19, where He promises that we may live in newness of life and obedience. 'For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord.