May 2026

For the first time in seven years, the roar of heavy engines at the RTC signifies more than just passing traffic; it marks the return of professional truck driver testing to Fort Stockton. CDL-Now Schooling, a new vocational school located at 106 S Main St, is leading a pioneer program to turn local and regional residents into certified commercial drivers, filling a critical gap in West Texas vocational training.

The Fort Stockton Independent School District Board of Education celebrated student achievement and advanced several high-tech facility upgrades during its regular meeting on Monday, April 27, 2026. Superintendent Gil-Rey Madrid opened the session by presenting the USDA Foods Challenge award from the Texas Department of Agriculture.

For filmmaker Chris Hergert, the vast, open skies of West Texas are more than just a backdrop; they are a memory etched into his mind from a 'surreal' trip with his father 20 years ago. Now, Hergert is returning to the region to film his first feature-length project, a 'durational' film that aims to mirror the slow, intentional pace of real life.

The Fort Stockton Community Theatre has received a $30,000 grant from The Rea Charitable Trust. The grant will help fund monthly free classic movies by Fort Stockton Film Society, performances by Las Nuevas Tamaleras, performances of a locally produced musical, and operating expenses.