Voter turnover more than doubled for the Nov. 8 election compared to the election held this past May.

The Fort Stockton ISD bond election drew over 1,800 additional votes and the results proved to be just as significant.

Proposition A, which is capped at $84 million, had 57% of votes in favor (1,803) and 43% against (1,320).

The result was a notable difference from this past May.

High demand for career technology programs at high schools nationwide reached Fort Stockton and the program was reborn and has received a high-tech boost, starting with the cosmetology program. The Cosmetology Program at Fort Stockton High School recently received some upgrades that will help the students learn in the best environment possible. The new cosmetology area is now officially inspected and licensed for use.

Veteran Fort Stockton High School coach Lea Daggett began a new chapter in his FSHS coaching career Saturday in Kermit, leading the Fort Stockton Prowlers varsity girls basketball team to a 63-46 win over the host Yellowjackets. 

Daggett has coached softball, golf and a multitude of middle school teams in the span of 16 years in Fort Stockton, but Saturday was his first regular-season game as head coach of the varsity girls basketball team. 

And the Prowlers responded with a solid win over the District 4-3A Yellowjackets. 

High demand for career technology programs at high schools nationwide reached Fort Stockton and the program was reborn and has received a high-tech boost, starting with the cosmetology program. The Cosmetology Program at Fort Stockton High School recently received some upgrades that will help the students learn in the best environment possible. The new cosmetology area is now officially inspected and licensed for use. 

The Fort Stockton ISD Maintenance Department recently completed the upgrades for the program’s 63 students to use.