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Pecos County People: Russell Tippin

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Since leaving his role in Fort Stockton as Pecos County Memorial Hospital Chief Executive Officer, Russell Tippin has always kept a place in his heart for the community and the people who live in it.

It’s a place where both of his kids were born and a location where he formed many close friendships over an 11-year period (1999-2010) that still stand to this day.

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County opens up facilities to 100 percent capacity

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Pecos County Commissioners decided to follow suit with Governor Abbott’s executive order (GA-34) at the group’s regular meeting on Monday, March 8.

The Commissioners unanimously decided to make county facilities available for rent starting on Wednesday, March 10 – the date Abbott’s order went into effect.

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PCMH receives J&J vaccine

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Starting on Thursday, March 11, Pecos County Memorial Hospital will start giving out the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine after receiving their first shipment of shots on Tuesday, March 9.

PCMH received 100 vaccines on Tuesday and the hospital plans to administer those shots at their clinic on the hospital’s campus by way of an appointment.

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Late September, early October is the best time to plant daylilies

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Dear Neil: When should I dig my daylilies that have become so crowded? How far apart should I plant them? Late September and early October are the best times, but late winter is a good time, before they really start growing. Spacing will depend on the mature size of each variety, but for most you would want to plant the fans 16 to 18 inches apart into well-prepared garden soil.

USDA extends easement application date

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The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Texas has extended its application deadline for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program from March 1 to March 10 due to recent weather-related power outages across Texas. While the Conservation Service accepts easement applications on a continuous basis, applications for the next funding consideration must be submitted by March 10.

Bird conservation publication now available

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West Texas landowners and residents are encouraged to lend a hand in conserving the birds of the Trans-Pecos. A new publication, “Water for Wild Birds: Tools for Arid Landscapes,” is now available to help those who enjoy seeing birds provide the resources they need so birds can thrive in the Chihuahuan Desert. The project originated with the Davis Mountains Humming-bird Celebration, and was guided by Trans-Pecos Bird Conservation, Inc., and the Tierra Grande Master Naturalists’ chapter. Additional support was provided by the Borderlands Research Institute at Sul Ross State University, and private funding.