About

Cary Acosta

Board President

Tristian Barragan

Board Vice-President
Sound / Marketing / Website

Tristian Barragan is serving his third year on the Water Carnival Board and his first as Vice President. He has been involved with Water Carnival since 2015, contributing both as a voice actor and, more recently, as the lead sound technician for the production. Born and raised in Fort Stockton, Tristian is passionate about creativity and community. He currently teaches digital media at Fort Stockton High School and is always looking for ways to give back and add value to the place he calls home. 

Patty Morales

Board Secretary

Viki Mitchell

Treasurer

Born and raised in Fort Stockton, Viki Mitchell has been an active and dedicated member of the Water Carnival for over 33 years. She has proudly served in every capacity on the Board of Directors and has written, co-written, and directed five Water Carnival shows. Viki has worked at KFST Radio for 39 years and is a familiar voice and presence in the community. Water Carnival is truly a family affair for the Mitchells, with every member of her family involved in the production each summer.

Angela Harral

Angela is a returning member of the Water Carnival Board and a past President. Since 1992, she has been deeply involved in nearly every aspect of the production—including serving as a participant, Pageant Director, Division Director, Act Director, and contributing to both the Costume and Parade Committees. She directed Surf’s Up! in 2008 and co-directed The Princess in 2011 and Port Stockton in 2022. Angela’s dedication to Water Carnival runs deep—she and four generations of her family have proudly participated in this beloved community tradition. 

Kelli Burns

Pageant Director

Kelli Burns has been part of the Water Carnival tradition since the age of four and treasures the many memories she’s made with her Water Carnival family over the years. She has directed two full Water Carnival shows—The Princess in 2011 and Port Stockton in 2022. This year marks Kelli’s first time serving on the Water Carnival Board, and she’s thrilled to be directing this year’s Pageants. 

Linda Esquivel

Linda Esquivel is serving her third year on the Water Carnival Board and her fourth year directing acts in the show. Born and raised in Fort Stockton, Linda is deeply rooted in the community. She works at the local hospital and with the WRTTC through Midland College, keeping her actively involved in service year-round. Linda loves spending her summers at the pool, where Water Carnival continues to be a highlight of her year. 

Kirsten Holguin

Kirsten Holguin is serving her first year on the Water Carnival Board. Born and raised in Fort Stockton, she is a proud stay-at-home mom to four children. Kirsten has been attending Water Carnival since she was a child and considers it her favorite part of summer. Now, she’s passing that cherished tradition on to the next generation through her own kids. 

Omar Maldanado

Denise Crenshaw

Rubina Garcia

Elizabeth Mata