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The Annual Fort Stockton Christmas Parade took place on Dickinson Boulevard and Main Street on Dec. 3. Over 50 vehicles and 100 individuals participated in the event. The winners of this year’s parade were: Best Overall - Mesquite Tree Gifts, Ice Cream and Coffee Shop; Best Float - O’Reilly’s Autoparts; Best Walking - Fort Stockton High School Band; Best Riding - Lannom Industries Buggies. Photos by Nathan Heuer

Arna McCorkle, executive of the Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce, was awarded the 2021 UPRA Rodeo Committee Person of the Year on Nov. 30. McCorkle has long been involved with helping put on the rodeo behind the scenes and brining the event back to Fort Stockton. Courtesy Photo

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The average traveler stops in Fort Stockton for the duration of topping off a gas tank. However, Thanksgiving weekend always brings in a crowd of travelers who stay for days at a time. Driving in to see family, couple Cyndi and Mark of East Texas arrived Wednesday night and stayed until Sunday morning.

Fort Stockton native Mike Lujan, right, shot a monster 6x7 elk on Lea Ranch, owned by Daggett Family, on Nov. 20.

The First United Methodist Church in Fort Stockton will have their annual March to the Manger during their 11 a.m. service on Sunday, Dec. 12. The church invites the public to join them for the event. Pictured is Ray Griffith and Chel Duarte, who are dressed as kings that will be a part of the pageant. Courtesy Photos

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Midland College Williams Training Technical Center in Fort Stockton offers students the unique ability to be far ahead of the curve when they enter college at a university or in the real world. First-year Texas State student and 2020 Fort Stockton High School graduate Kylie Duarte took full advantage of the dual credit courses offered to students at the high school level over the past three years.

The 47th Annual Arts & Crafts Fair was held on Nov. 20 at the Pecos County Civic Center.