March 2026

PUBLIC SENTENCING DISPOSITIONS

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Editor’s note: The following list is provided by the Pecos County Attorney’s Office Offender: ALEXANDER EDDIE ACOSTA Offense: POSSESSION OF MARIHUANA <2OZ Offense Date: 02/18/2024 Arresting Agency: Department of Public Safety County Cause No.: CR-25888 Sentencing Date: 02/25/2026 Disposition: DEFENDANT HAS ENTERED INTO A PRETRIAL INTERVENTION PROGRAM Offender: MARIA ANGELINA BAZAN-PULIDO Offense: DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED 1ST OFFENSE Offense Date: 10/28/2025 Arresting Agency: Ft. Stockton Police Department County Cause No.: CR-26496 Sentencing Date: 02/25/2026 Disposition: DEFENDANT PLED GUILTY AND WAS SENTENCED TO - ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) DAYS in the County Jail, suspended for NINE (9) MONTHS on Community Supervision; $700.00 General Fine; $200.00 Mandatory Fines; $60.00 Restitution; $270.00 Court Costs; $135.00 Reimbursement Fees; zero (0) hours of community service; $60.00 monthly Community Supervision Fee.

SPORTS SCHEDULE

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March 2026 March 19: Middle School Track – Midland Greenwood Relays at Greenwood. March 20: High School Varsity Baseball vs.

King Set to Guide Lobos Volleyball

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Hollie King has been named head coach of the Sul Ross State University volleyball team. She started at SRSU on Mar. 16. “Coach King brings a deep passion for building a volleyball program that is both competitive and rooted in community to Sul Ross State, “ said Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletic Amanda Workman. “She is committed to developing her players not only as athletes, but also as student s and individuals of strong character. We are excited to welcome Coach King and her family to Alpine and look forward to the positive impact she will have on our student-athletes and the future of our program.” King has spent the last two years as head coach at Wesleyan (Ga.). During her tenure, the Wolves had two All-Collegiate Conference of the South (CCS) selections. King had the satisfaction of seeing seven of her student-athletes earn 2024-25 CCS Academic All-Conference honors. From 2014 to 2023, King coached at the club and K-12 level in Texas. King jumped to the college ranks in 2023 as an assistant coach at Dallas Christian College. She helped the Lady Crusaders qualify for the NCCAA Regional tournament. King helped in the development of two All-Region players. King founded A+ Athletics in Jan. 2020. The organization provides guidance, training, and recruiting assistance to help volleyball players reach the collegiate level. King has seen over 100 high school students get enrolled and play at the collegiate level. “I could not be more excited to take on this responsibility as we work to build a championship volleyball program that will make Sul Ross University and the Alpine, Texas community proud,” said King. “Every successful team is built on alignment in leadership and a shared vision for excellence. It starts with the university’s support, continues with the coaching staff, and extends to every studentathlete who represents Sul Ross. Together, we are committed to building a first-class program that competes with passion, discipline, and pride.” King has an Associates Degree in Medical Assisting from Remington College and a B.S. in Physical Education from St. Andrews (N.C.). She also has certifications in CPR, Certified Medical Assistant, AED and TEFL. King resides in Alpine with her children, Chandler and Skylar.
HOLLIE KING

Prowlers Send Four to State Meet

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Fort Stockton’s equipped Prowler powerlifters added two more state qualifiers at the regional meet in Odessa, continuing a strong postseason push for the program and bringing the team’s total to four state qualifiers heading into the girls state meet set for March 18–21 in Edinburg.
The Prowlers turned in one of their strongest overall regional showings of the season, with eight competitors in the equipped division and seven medalists finishing in the top six of their respective weight classes. Courtesy Photo

Hanson Earns Reserve Supreme at Houston

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Fort Stockton FFA sophomore Meagan Hanson capped off a yearlong journey with one of the program’s highest honors at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, earning Reserve Supreme Overall Scramble Winner in a milestone achievement for both herself and the chapter.
Meagan Hanson received highest honors at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, earning Reserve Supreme Overall Scramble Winner in a milestone achievement for both her and the chapter. Courtesy Photo

Ready for random thoughts on life and death?

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Blame it on Daylight Saving Time discombobulating my circadian rhythm, but a smorgasbord of random thoughts has swirled in my noggin recently. I suspect other folks have something different in mind when they boast, “Livin’ the dream.” When I’m livin’ the dream, it usually means I’m not wearing any pants and I think I can fly to the assignment I haven’t studied for.
Ready for random thoughts on life

Big Bend projects removed from ‘Smart Wall’ plan

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection has updated its “Smart Wall” map to remove two planned projects in the Big Bend area, including one slated for Big Bend National Park, according to the Texas Standard. The plan has drawn considerable opposition from park lovers, including a newly formed group, No Big Bend Wall.
Big Bend projects removed