Water issues, school safety and education reform were topics tackled by a pair of Democratic candidates vying for state offices during a June 30 forum.

The event, held at the Wimberley Community Center, featured Democratic candidate Steven Kling, who’s running against incumbent Donna Campbell (R-New Braunfels) for the State Senate 25 seat, and candidate Mike Collier, who will battle incumbent Dan Patrick in the Lt. Governor’s race.

Kling, who is vying for a district that encompasses si...