The Blackwell School in Marfa was officially designated as a National Historic Site and a part of the National Park System this past Tuesday.
Congressman of the school’s region, Tony Gonzales, spearheaded the bill over a year ago with the hopes of preserving an important piece of Latino history to the area.
Sept. 15
Ivan Flores, of Fort Stockton at 2:52 p.m., officers from the Pecos County Sheriff’s Office apprehended Flores on a warrant for MTA-possession of a controlled substance. Flores did not receive a bond and is still in jail.
Fort Stockton Community Theatre will hold tryouts for young people second grade through high school for its production of “A Christmas Story,” written by Philip Grecian. Reba Subia will direct the play which will be performed Thursday. Dec. 8 through Sunday, Dec.11.
At least 15 young people are needed to perform or to work backstage. Tryouts will be Sunday, Oct. 2, from 3-4:30 p.m. and again on Monday, Oct. 3, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Nelson Street Theatre.
The U.S. Census Bureau released its latest estimate, which indicates Hispanic residents in Texas make up more of the state’s population than white residents. The new population figures from the American Community Survey indicate Hispanic Texans comprise 40.2% of the state’s population last year, while non-Hispanic white Texans made up 39.4%, as reported in the Texas Tribune.
