News

In a sweeping celebration of everything that makes Texas bold, Texas Highways Magazine’s latest issue is helping to encourage tourism and support local economies across the state. More than just a collection of stunning visuals and captivating stories, The BIG Issue serves as a reflection of what Texans treasure most, and an invitation for both visitors and residents alike to experience the cultural richness of the Lone Star State.

After three years of hard work, dedication and hands-on training, five Fort Stockton Independent School District students have officially earned their cosmetology licenses and are set to begin their professional journeys in the beauty industry.

The applications for the Fall 2025 academic year are due at the WRTTC by August 7, 2025. A major shift in awarding of scholarships was implemented in September 2024. Financial need remains a component of the scholarship, but the Scholars’ Dollars Scholarship Board has changed the overall focus to assisting student applicants in pursuit of their educational goals.

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.

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.

.

As the Fort Stockton Water Carnival prepares for its 87th annual celebration this July, the event stands as both a vibrant community tradition and a testament to the town’s ability to adapt through changing times.

.

Fort Stockton Pioneer.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, I can keep my grass green around these pecans, but we would have a huge water bill if I tried to keep the trees fully watered. I see dead/dry branches throughout our neighborhood.