Panthers, two Prowlers qualify for XC regionals

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Fort Stockton cross country trio Leslie Esquivel, Ali Jackson, and Fabian Perez did it again.

The group will be returning to regionals for the second consecutive season after qualifying at the District 2-4A meet in Andrews on Oct. 11.

Jackson and Perez each placed second in their respective divisions while Esquivel claimed fourth place.

Fort Stockton Boys Cross Country squad

County, city celebrate chambers of commerce

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Local chambers of commerce are being recognized in Pecos County and the city of Fort Stockton

The Pecos County Commissioners Court and Fort Stockton City Council designated Oct. 18 through Oct. 23 as Chamber of Commerce Week during their meetings held on Tuesday, Oct. 12.

Commissioners congratulated the chambers of commerce in both Fort Stockton and Iraan-Sheffield for their commitment to the community for over 100 years.

Pecos County Court celebrated Chamber of Commerce Week on Oct. 12.

Mendoza’s next fight set for November

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In just over a month, Fort Stockton born boxer Abel Mendoza will once again put his undefeated professional record on the line.

The 25-year-old super featherweight will carry a 30-0 mark into The Last Stand boxing event on Nov. 20 at Inn of the Mountain Gods in Mescalero, New Mexico – the location where he last fought.

Mendoza and his opponent German Ivan Meraz (64-59-3) will be the co-main bout on the card that is headlined by world champions Marco Antonio Barrera and Daniel Ponce de Leon.

Abel Mendoza squares up with Israel Rojas during their bout at the Warriorz on the Rez boxing event at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino in Mescalero, New Mexico on July 31, 2021. Mendoza will make his first appearance since that fight on Nov. 20 at Inn of the Mountain Gods once again.

Roberto (Robert) Pillado

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We, the family of Roberto (Robert) Pillado, are having a celebration of life in remembrance of Robert Pillado. We invite family and friends to join us for Mass on Oct. 15, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church starting at 10:00 a.m.

Roberto Pillado was born April 26, 1955 and passed Oct. 6, 2020 in Rockford, Illinois.

Roberto (Robert) Pillado
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