Barrio Fest weekend a success in Fort Stockton

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Barrio Fest weekend a success in Fort Stockton

Thu, 09/22/2022 - 07:18

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The Comanche Tortilla & Tamale Factory was awarded with a certificate of recognition from the Pecos County Historical Commission as a part of Barrio Fest on Sept. 16. Receiving the award was owner J.B. Gallegos.

Caballero’s Barber Shop, located on Main Street in Fort Stockton, was one of five businesses recognized by the Pecos County Historical Commission with a certificate of recognition as a part of Barrio Fest this past weekend. The barber shop, along with the additional four businesses, received the recognition for operating in the city for over 50 years. Rebecca Ureta is the owner and operated by Andy Lopez. The business is now called Main Street Fades. Each certificate read, “Thank you for being a historic bu

Terrazas Furniture, located on Main Street, was awarded with a certificate of recognition from the Pecos County Historical Commission as a part of Barrio Fest festivities this past weekend. Pictured are owners Mario and Joey Terrazas.

Fidel’s Grocery & Market, located at 301 W. Callaghan St., was honored with a certificate of recognition from the Pecos County Historical Commission as a part of Barrio Fest on Sept. 16. Adelina Salazar is the owner of the store.

Sisters Beauty Salon, located at 204 S. Young St., was honored with a certificate of recognition from the Pecos County Historical Commission as a part of Barrio Fest on Sept. 16. The sisters who own the business are Selina Chavez and Carissa Chavez.

El Paso Tejano Mix Radio Station set the tone for a good time leading up to the opening performance of Nunie Rubio and the Tornado Legends. Nunie was honored with a proclamation of recognition from the City of Fort Stockton and presented by Mayor Chris Alexander.

“We can’t wait for next year!”

The shared sentiment was voiced among many attendees at Barrio Fest – a four-day festival that celebrated the Hispanic culture and heritage of Fort Stockton from Sept. 15-18.

The Thursday tours around the barrio surrounding Fort Stockton Community Theater took people down memory lane. Isai Rojas highlighted articles from the Fort Stockton Pioneer dating back to the 1930s and 1940s in which the Mexican American community celebrated the traditional Fiestas Patrias.

On Sept. 16, third graders from the Fort Stockton ISD and Christian Academy took a tour of ten activity stations that included the art of tamale making, corn husk dolls, pinatas, storytelling by our local veterans, the culture of quinceaneras, free books from the Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin and much more.

On Friday evening, the Pecos County Historical Commission provided a certificate of recognition to five businesses that have been operating for over 50 years, which included Caballero’s Barber Shop, Terrazas Furniture, Fidel’s Grocery & Market, Sisters Beauty Salon, and Comanche Tortilla & Tamale Factory followed by a reception and mariachi music entertainment.