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Humans and domestic animals weren’t the only residents facing danger and displacement as flames roared across the Panhandle. Wildlife populations were also affected by the recent historic wildfires.

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The Middle Pecos Groundwater Conservation District rejected a proposal by Belding Farms to consider changing district rules, which Belding Farms believes will protect the Edwards-Trinity Aquifer. Belding Farms, a pecan grower in Fort Stockton, expressed regret over the decision by the District, which Belding says will add protections for the Edwards-Trinity Aquifer that underlies Pecos County and feeds Comanche Springs.

The Comanche Springs Rodeo returns tonight and promises three action-packed nights of family fun. The action begins tonight at the Pecos County Coliseum with rodeo slack.

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*JOE ANGEL SALGADO, DOB 6/26/2003, offense date 7/22/2023 (CR-25574, Possession of Marijuana less than 2 ounces) DEFENDANT HAS ENTERED INTO A 6 MONTH PRETRIAL INTERVENTION WITH A $500.00 FEE. *JONATHAN PATRICK SALLEY, DOB 12/11/1973, offense date 7/4/2023 (CR25628, Driving While Intoxicated Second Offense) ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) DAYS in the County Jail, suspended for TWELVE (12) MONTHS on Community Supervision; $1,500.00 General Fine; $200.00 Mandatory Fines; $60.00 Restitution; $270.00 Court Costs; $112.00 Reimbursement Fees; zero (0) hours of community service; $60.00 monthly Community Supervision Fee.