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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.

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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.

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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.

Texas State Senator César J. Blanco has expressed concern over recent escalations in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity, calling for more focused enforcement and urging comprehensive immigration reform.

Sul Ross State University and the Noyce Scholars Program will host the second annual “Science of STEM Literacy” conference on Monday, July 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Museum of the Big Bend on the Alpine campus.

From the Permian Basin to the Gulf Coast, TxDOT continues to push forward on major infrastructure projects aimed at keeping Texas connected, safe and moving into the future. Here’s a look back at groundbreakings and ribbon cuttings for projects across the state in June.