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With spectators already lining Dickinson Boulevard for Fort Stockton's annual Fourth of July Parade, more than 100 runners and walkers kicked off the city's America 250 celebration Saturday morning during the LoneRunner Run Club's Freedom Run: Stars, Stripes & Strides 5K. Moments before floats and...

While the sounds of parades, music, and celebration echoed throughout James Rooney Memorial Park during Fort Stockton's America 250 Fourth of July festivities, a quieter and deeply meaningful tradition took place just beyond the crowds.

Fort Stockton residents will have plenty of opportunities to do more than watch this year’s Independence Day festivities as the community celebrates America’s 250th birthday with a full slate of competitions, tournaments and family activities during the annual Fourth of July Celebration at James...

The Alpine Cowboys will carry plenty of momentum into one of the biggest weekends of their season after winning two of three games on the road against the Tucson Saguaros, setting the stage for their annual Independence Day homestand at Historic Kokernot Field.

The Fort Stockton Recreation Department officially wrapped up another successful Summer Rec program, closing out weeks of activities, games and learning while thanking the many community members who helped make the 2026 season possible.

Anyone witnessing the Summer Rec Program, can see the instillation of grit, diverse fun, and encouragement of effort to foster more adaptive and growth-oriented tactics in today’s youth.

If you’ve seen more joggers on the streets lately, they may be training for Fort Davis’ Coolest 5K in Texas, held July 4th weekend. For anyone who has thought about running a 5K but has not made it past the couch, the distance may be more approachable than it seems.

Fort Stockton’s volleyball program got its summer schedule off to a solid start as the Prowlers completed the first week of Summer League competition against teams from across the region.

Sul Ross State University was well represented on the Lone Star Conference Spring 2026 Commissioner’s Honor Roll. The Lobos had 134 student-athletes recognized, with 40 having a 4.00 G.P.A.

The Alpine Cowboys continued to strengthen their position atop the Pecos League Mountain South Division during a busy stretch of games that featured dominant pitching performances, explosive offensive outings, and a key series against one of the league’s top teams.