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Richard Reeves Memorial Cookoff Champions

3 years ago By News Staff

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Jim Horton, middle, won the Beans Division from Friday’s jackpot competition.

Harper officially appointed as Museum Director

3 years ago By Jeremy Gonzalez

By vote of the Fort Stockton Historical Society Board, Ross Harper has seamlessly transitioned from interim to the official Annie Riggs Memorial Museum Director.

The Fort Stockton Historical Society Board has officially appointed Ross Harper as the new Annie Riggs Memorial Museum Director following his interim position. Photo by Jeremy Gonzalez

Students experience Barrio Fest

3 years ago By News Staff

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Third graders from the Fort Stockton ISD and Christian Academy took a tour of ten activity stations near Fort Stockton Community Theatre, including the art of tamale making, corn husk dolls, pinatas, storytelling by our local veterans, the culture of quinceaneras, and free books from the Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin. Courtesy Photo

Barrio Fest art showcases local Hispanic culture

3 years ago By News Staff

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Local artist Steven Walker showcased some of his original artwork in his educational exhibition about quienceñeras at his Chunk Arts Studio during Barrio Fest. Photo by Jeremy Gonzalez

Homecoming Parade award winners

3 years ago By News Staff

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The Walmart float placed second in the community entries category for the Fort Stockton Homecoming Parade, held on Sept. 15. Photo by Nathan Heuer

Car show takes center stage at Barrio Fest

3 years ago By News Staff

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The Barrio Fest Car show, held on Sept. 17, brought out cars and trucks of all types, including sports cars, classics, lowriders, and custom made. The car show winners included: Ryan Flores, Mayor’s Choice; Jerry Sanchez, Best of Show; Roger Jimenez, Best Lowtrider; Dana Beck, Best Classic; Yvonne Dominguez, Best Truck; Nick Kennel, Best Engine; Ryan Flores, Best Paint. Pictured is the group of winners after Saturday’s car show concluded. Courtesy Photo

Catholic Mass at St. Joseph’s Church concludes Barrio Fest

3 years ago By News Staff

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Father Francis closed Barrio Fest festivities with a special Catholic Mass at the historic St. Joseph’s Church in Fort Stockton. Those in attendance who took a group picture which Father Francis stated the gathering was historic as it marked a new tradition that is well rooted in the heritage and identity of Fort Stockton residents. Courtesy Photo

Barrio Fest weekend a success in Fort Stockton

3 years ago By News Staff

“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.