August 2021

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Panthers run past Bowie in season-opener

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Just two plays into Friday’s season-opener against El Paso Bowie the Fort Stockton football team looked as if they were in mid-season form and a dominant victory was on the horizon.

The Panthers defense recovered a fumble on the first play of the game from the line of scrimmage on the Bears 32-yard line. Quarterback Dominic Aguilar and starting running back Corbin Luna ensued on a connection via seam route ran by the sophomore.

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PCMH looks to combat staffing issues

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With the recent significant COVID-19 spike, many hospitals are stretched thin — Pecos County Memorial Hospital (PCMH) is no different.

The PCMH Board discussed numerous items during their meeting on Aug. 17, including the lack of sufficient staff needed to treat COVID-19 and regular patients. Several department heads and medical staff members were welcomed to share their thoughts during the meeting.

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City to replace water line

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The Fort Stockton Economic Development Corporation approved the funding for commercial infrastructure improvements near downtown at the Aug. 19 meeting.

The city is set to replace the old cast iron water line that runs down Second Street from Nelson St to Main St, which is expected to cost $41,194.10, according to EDC Director Remie Ramos.

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Border fiasco ensures tight mid-term races

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In 2019, former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said that the first thing he did when he arrived at his office was to check the previous day’s border apprehension totals. Under 1,000 was, Johnson said, “a relatively good day,” and over 1,000 was “a relatively bad number” because that “overwhelms the system.”
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St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church adds new service

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St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church announces that Father Michael Wallens will be celebrating Eucharistic services in Fort Stockton every Sunday at 5:00 p.m. A Bible Study, starting in September, will also be led by Father Wallens at 4:00 p.m. each Sunday for those who may be interested. The Bible Study and the worship service will take place in the sanctuary of the historic St. Stephen’s Church on Spring Drive across from Comanche Springs Swimming Pool.