May 2026

Last week we began what will, perhaps, continue as a series of reflections toward what is known as a public theology for the faithful community’s aid in becoming the hands and feet of Jesus, Lord and Savior of God’s creation.

Hanging on our dining room wall is a little plate that is over thirty plus years old. It was given to my wife for Mother’s Day by one of our children. My wife is not too sentimental about little gifts, but I can assure you she is about that little plate. It is faded and hard to read. It has a hand drawn picture of our house with two trees and two little flowers.

“8 Mother’s Day Gifts You Should Never Buy, According to Moms,” blared the headline of a recent “Good Housekeeping” article. (And by blared, I mean “got drowned out by all the seasonal ‘Oprah promises this $20 air fryer will make the stretch marks and sleepless nights worth it’ headlines.”) So, whether you’re feeling good about yourself for making the high school varsity team, landing your first full-time job or raising well-adjusted children of your own… suddenly, there’s a magazine informing you that you’ve been ruining mom’s special day all these years! (It’s a wonder “Good Housekeeping” didn’t partner with “Car and Driver” for this guilt trip.) In a perfect world, “Good Housekeeping” wouldn’t have to lecture us; but even the most controlling mothers are notoriously tight-lipped about gift-giving suggestions.

The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Texas has risen from $2.55 in early February to $3.91 as of Sunday, according to AAA. Diesel prices hover around $5 a gallon. The average Texan now spends $233 a month on gasoline, according to a study reported in The Texas Tribune.

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.