A well-balanced offense and a sound defense helped the Prowlers junior varsity squad secure a win coming off their holiday break on Dec. 30.

The Prowlers hosted Del Rio and downed the Queens 44-42.

“Defensively, these athletes have it figured out. We, as a team, need to figure out how to be offensive players. We have about a week before our first district game, so we will have it figured out come game time,” coach Sera Ramirez said.

Jose Sinez “Chevy” Franco, 86, passed away on Jan. 1, 2022. Joe was a life-long resident of Fort Stockton, Texas.  He was born on May 20, 1935, to Froilo and Elvira Franco. 

Joe was known to all as “Chevy” or “Papa Joe.” He was born and raised in Fort Stockton by his large family of parents, brothers, and sisters. 

The number of COVID-19 active cases in Pecos County continued to rise new levels this past week.

On Jan. 4, there were 207 active cases reported – 89 cases higher than the week prior. There were 167 new cases reported in the past seven days and of that group, 62 people were vaccinated (37%).

Pecos County Emergency Management Coordinator Jessie Dominguez reported last week that several new cases were individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 in the first quarter of 2021.

The 10-day quarantine restriction after testing positive for COVID-19 in Pecos County could soon be changing.

Pecos County Emergency Management Coordinator Jessie Dominguez said the Texas Department of State Health Services stated on Jan. 5 via a conference call that the 10-day quarantine time period will remain for at least the next few days.