December 2025

December 4th marked the beginning of Advent—the season when we remember the coming of Christ. Throughout December we will be reflecting on different aspects of the Christmas story, the meaning of Jesus’ arrival, and its implications for our lives today. We’re going to start with one of the most neglected Christian doctrines—the Incarnation.

What began as uncertainty over whether Fort Stockton would host its long-running Pop Warner Football Tournament ended with a packed, high-energy weekend that showed just how strongly this community continues to support its youth. In place of what would have been the 19th annual Pop Warner event, more than 400 people filled the fields for the 20th Annual Toys for Tots Flag Football Tournament—a turnout that not only underscored the town’s commitment to tradition, but also demonstrated how quickly Fort Stockton rallies when something matters to its kids.

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Prowlers Battle Through Packed Week The Fort Stockton Prowlers returned from Thanksgiving break with a full slate of games across all levels, highlighted by a one-point varsity heartbreaker at home, strong bounceback wins on the road, and continued growth throughout the middle school program. Coaches from both campuses praised their players’ effort, intensity, and willingness to compete as the season moves into December.

The Fort Stockton Blue Wave Swim Team delivered one of its strongest outings of the season on Saturday, December 6, powering to a second- place overall finish at the 2025 Odessa Invitational. Against a field loaded with deep 5A and 6A programs, Fort Stockton proved once again that heart, discipline, and consistency can close the gap on even the largest of rosters.

Dear Neil, I have a problem that I think is a type of crabgrass. I can’t get rid of it.

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.

Katy Padilla Stout, a lifelong Texan, mother, attorney, and former public school teacher, has officially filed her application for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Congress in Texas’ 23rd Congressional District (TX-23).

From long-awaited intersection reopenings and new flyovers, to pedestrian upgrades, mobility improvements surged statewide in November. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) closed out November with major progress on transportation projects across the state, delivering new mobility options for drivers and pedestrians while advancing key long-term improvements for growing communities.

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