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First responders to receive more equipment

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The Permian Strategic Partnership and the Permian Road Safety Coalition recently announced a $1.1 million donation of life-saving equipment to first responders in 22 counties across West Texas and Southeast New Mexico. The partnership allows the Coalition to expand its First Responder Life-Saving Equipment Initiative that began in early 2020 with its initial investment of over $250,000 in donated equipment. 

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Oath of Office

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Fort Stockton Independent School Board Members Flo Garcia III and Ursula Sanchez took an oath of office at the school board meeting on May 24 at the district’s administration office. Sanchez is a new member and elected in an uncontested race, replacing 15-year board member Tom Ezell. Garcia was originally elected in 2015 and will be up for reelection in 2024. Photo by Nathan Heuer
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FSISD leadership stays the same

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The Fort Stockton Independent School District had a new board member take an oath of office at their regular meeting on May 24, but the leadership roles on it stayed nearly identical. Fort Stockton native and 2000 Fort Stockton High School graduate Ursula Sanchez will serve her first term on the board after replacing Tom Ezell, who retired following 15 years of service.
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Pecos County Coliseum to receive first major renovations

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A postponed bid acceptance for major renovations to the Pecos County Coliseum from last December was approved at the commissioner’s court regular meeting on May 24. Young Construction & Equipment in Fort Stockton was awarded the bid for the amount of $272,250, which includes three alternate options that were accepted with the bid (exterior paint, stainless steel corner guard, vinyl tile in lieu of stained concrete).