July 2022

A beginning of a new chapter

3 years ago By News Staff

The Fort Stockton Independent School District held a meet and great for new head football coach and athletic director Jeremy Hickman at the Spanish Trail Lodge on July 13. The event featured a ribbon cutting ceremony at the facility, which is the district’s transitional housing facility moving forward. Teachers began moving into the rooms last month. As of last week, only a few rooms were still available. Rent at the facility is set at $250 a month per room and the agreement allows to teachers to pay the rate on a month-to-month basis. Pictured from left to right: Superintendent Dr. Gabriel Zamora, board president Billy Espino, and board members Ursula Sanchez, Freddie Martinez, Andy Rivera, Flo Garcia. Courtesy photo of Fort Stockton ISD.

Where Ya Headed?

3 years ago By Jeremy Gonzalez

The charm of Fort Stockton is occasionally discovered by visiting a friend who has moved here from elsewhere. This was the case for Ben Johnson, an Austin native who stopped by to visit a former friend and colleague.

Ben Johnson and Lauren Reichert of Austin shared a day of touristic sightseeing in Fort Stockton. The couple enjoyed a morning of exploring the Annie Riggs Memorial Museum before departing to their new home in Washington. Photo by Jeremy Gonzalez

The All-Star game few say, and fewer remember

3 years ago By Guest Columnist

In 1963, an All-Star game was played that few fans watched, and 59 years later, nobody remembers. The game, comprised exclusively of Latino players from the American and National Leagues, took place at the New York Giants’ historic Polo Grounds – the last game played at Coogan’s Bluff.

The All-Star game few say, and fewer remember

Drive-in theatre rebirth here to stay

3 years ago By Guest Columnist

I’m going to the drive-in this weekend – for the first time in 42 years. You see, the COVID pandemic has disrupted and rearranged our lives forever, but it has also given birth to some wonderful trends, such as the comeback of the drive-in movie theater.

Concepcion Carrasco

3 years ago By News Staff

Concepcion Carrasco, also known as “Concha,” was born in Ocampo, Coahuila, Mexico on Dec. 9, 1934, to Luz and Bernardo Carrillo.

Fort Stockton Summer Golf Camp

3 years ago By News Staff

Fort Stockton student-athletes participated in golf camp from July 14 at Desert Pines Golf Course. Pictured in the front row, left to right: Rhaelynn Perez, Abram Portillo, Hector Jimenez, Mia Rey, Jeremiah Stives, Raquelle Jimenez, Xuleyda U, Bradaly Jimenez, Brayden Burgos, Christopher Bowman. Back row: James Warren, Eli Schoenfeldt, Jaden Rodriguez, Cody Young, Ethan Nunez, Izak Rodriguez, Easton Warren, Jaxson Cantu, Taylor Bowman, Samuel Bowman, Bradley Palileo, Cody Schoenfeldt. Not Pictured: Alexis Rodriguez, Brooklyn Garcia, Jonah Armendariz, Prestin Armendariz, Angel Marquez. Courtesy Photo

A reunion for the record books

3 years ago By News Staff

On July 16, approximately 200 people gathered in Coyanosa at the newly constructed community center for the Coyanosa/Imperial Reunion.

Vintage photos, decades of yearbooks/memorabilia, and decorations reflecting the history of the area filled the new structure.

The reunion was the first of its kind since 1977 and was organized by Cathy Jamison Colls, Vickie Colls Schwiening and Pam Jamison Kiser.

The faded sign welcoming visitors to Coyanosa was refurbished by contributions of reunion goers and will stand again for future generations. From left to right Vickie Colls Schwiening, Cathy Jamison Colls, Pam Jamison Kiser. Courtesy Photos of Rachel Camp Photography

Capital Highlights: Wildfire danger continues to rise

3 years ago By Gary Borders

As we cross the halfway point of July, wildfire danger continues to increase across the state. On Friday, Texas A&M Forest Service firefighters responded to 15 new wildfires that burned 651 acres. As of Sunday, there were eight active wildfires; the largest was the Nethery Road Fire in Kimble County, involving an estimated 3,500 acres. It has been 70% contained.

2022 Miss Fort Stockton Contestants

3 years ago By News Staff

Ten Contestants competed in the 86th Annual Miss Fort Stockton pageant on July 16 at the Comanche Springs Pool. Pictured are the contestants during Saturday's competition.

The following were the award winners from Saturday night’s event:

Miss Fort Stockton: Ysabella Sanchez

First Runner Up: Katheryn Mendoza

Second Runner Up: Eliana Mata

Miss Photogenic: Anaih Montoya

Miss Congeniality: Katheryn Mendoza