December 2024

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Fort Stockton kicked off the holiday season with a weekend of heartwarming traditions and festive cheer that brought the community together. On Friday, the annual Feast of Sharing marked the beginning of a series of events that showcased the spirit of unity and generosity in this close-knit town.

The Fort Stockton Community Theatre (FSCT) is closing out the year with a lineup of performances and events that promise to bring joy to audiences of all ages. With opportunities for festive entertainment and community involvement, FSCT is inviting residents to come together and celebrate the season in style.

Lucilla M. Cobos, 86 years old, of Alpine, Texas, passed away on November 22, in McCamey.

Elida Mendez Cardenas, 86, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 11. Elida was born on December 20th, 1937, in Sanderson, Texas to Dario and Herlinda Cardenas.

A new documentary, Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan: Brothers in Blues, sheds light on the lives and legacies of two of Texas’s most iconic musicians. Featuring neverbefore- seen footage and untold stories, the film offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of the Vaughan brothers, as told by those who knew them best.

The Fort Stockton Film Society invites the community to kick off the holiday season with a free screening of the beloved 1947 Christmas classic, Miracle on 34th Street. The event will take place this Saturday, December 7, at 7:00 p.m.

Rio Grande College will now be known as SRSU International following a unanimous vote of the Texas State University System (TSUS) Board of Regents at its regular meeting last week. The change applies only to the Eagle Pass, Del Rio and Uvalde instructional sites, reflecting the aspirations of those communities to establish a stand-alone, four-year university along the Texas-Mexico border.

At approximately 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, the Big Bend National Park Communication Center received a 911 call from a group of hikers reporting a gunshot and a seriously injured visitor at the summit of Emory Peak.

San Antonio – In an exciting move to promote wildlife conservation and celebrate the beauty of Texas, Wildlife in Focus (WIF) is expanding its renowned photo contest statewide in 2025. The expansion comes with a record $40,000 in prize packages, marking a significant milestone for the competition that has captivated nature enthusiasts for over two decades.