Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) announced on Aug. 30 that Texas received $39,875,000 in Operation Stonegarden funding for the fiscal year of 2022.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Operation Stonegarden Grant Program (OPSG) provides funding to law enforcement agencies with the objective of enhancing border security.

Up to $90 million is available in total OPSG funding for fiscal year 2022, including $39,875,000 for the state of Texas.

Toughness is a mentality that has been cultivated in the Fort Stockton football program since the arrival of head coach Jeremy Hickman this past summer.

Fort Stockton’s revamped resiliency was put to the test on Aug. 26 in their season opener at home against 2021 5A-2 district champion El Paso Austin.

Isiah Micheal Petralba passed away on Aug. 22, 2022, and left behind a family and many friends who loved him very much.

Heavy rains through Texas last week caused flooding, particularly in the Dallas area, prompting Gov. Greg Abbott to issue a disaster declaration for 23 affected counties. Texans who were affected by the rain, which dumped more than 10 inches in Dallas, are encouraged to file insurance claims with their providers and to complete the voluntary Self Reporting Damage Survey issued by the Texas Department of Emergency Management by visiting damage.tdem.texas.gov.