August 2025

Both the Texas House and Senate have passed a middecade redistricting bill that positions the GOP to pick up five additional congressional seats next year. Passage came after House Democrats ended their quorum-breaking walkout while still vowing to pursue legal challenges.

Dear Editor, I think it is time I extend a huge thank you to Fort Stockton for their amazing support for M2M (marathon 2 marathon) each year for many years. Gabriel Zamora at Fort Stockton ISD has offered two buses driven by James Warnock and Chayo Gonzales to transport our racers to each of the four race starts on Hwy.

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Thirty-five years ago this week, Stevie Ray Vaughan passed away in a tragic helicopter crash. His meteoric career has been the subject of several books and documentary films, but none of these biographies had the cooperation of the person who knew Stevie best — his older brother Jimmie.

The Fort Stockton Film Society will host a special matinee screening of “Westward the Women” on Saturday, September 6, at 4 p.m. at the Nelson Street Theater.

Barrio Fest IV 2025 is fast approaching, promising a vibrant celebration of art, culture, and heritage in the heart of Fort Stockton on Friday and Saturday, September 12-13. This year’s festival will feature a diverse array of attractions, including student and professional art exhibitions, traditional workshops, a classic car show, a new culinary competition, and a community blessing for animals.

The Fort Stockton Independent School District (FSISD) Board of Education convened for a special meeting on Friday, August 15, deliberate and act on a wide range of critical subjects, including the proposed 2025-2026 budget and tax rate, the future of the Stellar Virtual School, and plans for two significant elections in November.

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