If you are trying to cut carbs out of your diet yet still attempt to find delicious meals that are satisfying, these Greek beef and feta patties are an excellent choice. The emphasis in this dish is on the beef patties, and while that may be the focus as far as protein is concerned, it is not the star. This dish is a team. Without all the side components and the delicious sauce blend, it would remain sadly one noted.

Fort Stockton’s Ali Jackson and Fabian Perez are headed back to the state cross country meet.

They’ll be joined by Juan Vela after the trio qualified for state at the 4A Region 1 Championship on Tuesday in Lubbock at Mae Simmons Park.

Perez, a senior, improved his finish at regionals from a season ago from 17th place in 2021 to 13th place this past Tuesday. Perez cut his 5K time by four seconds, crossing the finish line in 16 minutes 49 seconds.

Fort Stockton High School’s Blue Wave swim team continues to improve its times as the season moves along. At last Saturday’s Monahans Invitational, the Blue Wave had several swimmers place in the Top 10, individually.