Rewind 365 days and the Panthers’ record was at 1-5 entering district play. Three games later Fort Stockton was crowned district champions and the Panthers went on to advance to the second round of the Class 4A playoffs.

This season the script is flipped for Mike Peters’ squad, but the mindset and approach has not changed in any capacity.

Employees at Pecos County Memorial Hospital could face regulations that would require them to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

On Oct. 19, the PCMH Board of Managers discussed a federal mandate that could become a reality for staff. Various departments were informed that if the mandate were to go into effect, the hospital would have to abide by it because it accepts federal funds.

Salvador Rios Castro, Jr., 84, of Fort Stockton, Texas, passed away peacefully in his home on Oct. 16, 2021.

Viewing took place at Heritage Funeral Home of Big Bend for the viewing on Oct. 20, 2021, with Rosary recited afterwards. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Fort Stockton Catholic Cemetery.

• Liliana Alanis, DOB 10/15/1994 (CR-23443, assault causes bodily injury family violence) defendant plead to two days time served.
• Ronnie Wayne Cline, DOB 01/02//1969 (CR-24270, driving while license invalid) defendant entered into a six-month pretrial intervention program with a $500 fee.
• Gilbert Diaz, DDOB 04/25/2002 (CR-24475, possession of marijuana < 2 ounces) defendant entered into a six-month pretrial intervention program with a $500 fee.
• Andrew Michael Domi