January 2026

The Fort Stockton Prowlers powerlifting team delivered a dominant and comprehensive performance last Saturday at the Comanche Raw Power Classic, hosted inside the Panther Gym at Fort Stockton High School, as the Prowlers not only placed athletes across every weight class, but also captured the...

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A powerful blast of arctic air is set to move through West Texas later this week, prompting widespread schedule changes across Fort Stockton ISD athletics as dangerously cold temperatures and wintry precipitation threaten travel and playing conditions.

The Fort Stockton Panthers boys powerlifting team faced a deep and highly competitive field last Saturday at the Comanche Raw Power Classic, held in the Panther Gym at Fort Stockton High School, turning in several strong individual performances while finishing fifth overall in the team standings.

In this offering among the columns allotted to me in the new year, the year for commemorating the 250th anniversary of our declaration of independence as a nation conceived in liberty and justice for all, I had planned to continue an appreciation of Rev. Michael Wallens' column on the foundational...

I’m starting to realize that the faces I recognize in obituaries are outnumbering the new friends I make. And all my favorite TV commercials are locked in the distant past.

The last day to register to vote for the March 3 primary is Feb. 2, according to the Texas secretary of state’s office. Early voting runs from Feb. 17 through Feb. 27, with Feb. 20 being the deadline for applying for a mail ballot.

Across El Paso and West Texas, we know how to take care of ourselves and one another. Our communities are resilient, resourceful, and deeply connected.

Across the United States, a dedicated group of healthcare professionals is preparing to step into the spotlight.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has mailed ballots for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country. To be counted, ballots must be returned to the Pecos-Terrell County FSA office or postmarked by Feb. 2, 2026.