July 2025

In the aftermath of sudden and catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River, Kerr County has become the epicenter of one of the deadliest natural disasters in recent Texas history. Triggered by days’ worth of rainfall compressed into less than an hour, the flash floods swept through Central Texas on Independence Day, leaving a rising toll of destruction and heartbreak.

The Texas Legal Services Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free legal services to low-income Texans, will install a new legal kiosk at the Fort Stockton Public Library Thursday, bringing free legal resources to Pecos County residents for the first time. The kiosk, set to open to the public after installation, will provide critical legal assistance to underserved communities.

With broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son, grandson, brother, and friend, Eduardo Esteban Gomez Vela, lovingly known as Eddie and affectionately called “Dino” by his mom. Born on August 19, 2009, Eddie’s gentle spirit left a lasting mark on everyone who knew and loved him.

Raul Urias, 65 years old, of Fort Stockton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 29, 2025, in Midland, Texas. Memorial services will be held on Friday, July 11, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.

Jamie David Morales, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, after a long and courageous journey. Though he passed quietly, he was deeply loved and will be remembered with warmth and honor by all who knew him.

New Books of the Week: Paying the Bills by Astra Birch King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby One Golden Summer by Carly Fortune The Five Wishes of Mr.

FRIDAY JULY 18 The 2025 'Live at Zero Stone' concert continues this Friday, July 18, with Marcos Mendoza JR. Bring your lawn chairs, ice chests, and picnic dinners to Zero Stone Park at 400 S Nelson and enjoy an evening of free live music.

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The Theatre of the Big Bend (ToBB) celebrates six decades of summer theater with a production of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, opening July 5 at the Kokernot Outdoor Theatre in Alpine. The musical, based on the classic fairytale, will run Thursdays through Sundays until July 20.

Mexican Consulate from Del Rio will be at the Fort Stockton Public Library on Saturday July 19. The Consulate will provide assistance with passport issues, civil registration and Visa certification and obtaining birth and death certificates. Appointments can be made by calling 1-830-775-2352. The consulate will be making one visit in 2025.