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In a groundbreaking initiative to address rural health care challenges, Texas A&M University Health Science Center and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center unveiled a new health clinic housed in a retrofitted 40-foot shipping container during a dedication ceremony Friday in Fort Davis.

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 1-830775-2352. The consulate will be making one visit in 2025.

FRIDAY JULY18 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.

In the wake of deadly flooding in Kerrville and across the Texas Hill Country, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick has appointed Sen. César J. Blanco to the newly established Senate Select Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Flooding.

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.