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Steak Roll-Ups

INGREDIENTS 8-ounce sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced Extra virgin olive oil to taste Salt, to taste Ground black pepper, to taste Rosemary, to taste, chopped 1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips 1 orange bell pepper, sliced into thin strips 1 medium zucchini, sliced into thin strips 1...
Steak Roll-Ups

Remembering the Pecos Theater Fire

One week in January 1976, the old Pecos Theater in downtown Fort Stockton was scheduled to show the newly released film “The Towering Inferno,” starring Steve McQueen and Paul Newman. Instead of just a viewing, the theater became a towering inferno itself, burning to the ground.
The old Pecos Theater in downtown Fort Stockton. Photo Courtesy of the Fort Stockton Film Society

Chamber of Commerce boost community events

The ambassadors for the Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce met last week for their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 11. Most recently, the chamber, along with the sponsorship from Big Bend Telephone, kicked off the free live music concert series at Zero Stone Park.

DO SOMETHING!

YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO DO JUNE- JULY Imperial Public Library Summer Program, Inviting all kids 8yrs and older to our exciting Aero dance free classes. Learn to dance as you exercise, Monday- Friday, 6 p.m.7p.m.

Merritt finds rewards in rodeo

What is the best part of Matt Merrit’s job? His answer is short, yet poignant: “It’s the reward of seeing joy in people,” he said. Merritt is a rodeo entertainer and clown, and he returns to the West of the Pecos Rodeo, set for 8 p.m.
Matt Merritt is a renowned rodeo clown who is recognized as one of the very best in the sport. He returns to the West of the Pecos Rodeo, helping those who attend the four-day celebration enjoy their experience at the “World’s First Rodeo.” Photo by Robby Freeman

New Safety Rest Areas Open in Van Horn

LAUREN MACIAS El Paso – Two new safety rest areas in Culberson County will open to the public on Saturday, June 1. The facilities, located on I-10 both east and west, are nine miles from Van Horn and will replace current rest area locations four miles outside of Van Horn.
A beautiful new rest stop in Van Horn had it’s Grand opening on May 31. Photo courtesy of the Texas Department of Transportation
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