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County renews contract with AirMedCare

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Nobody wants to be in need of an air ambulance service, but it’s something nice to have when the need arises. The Pecos County Commissioner’s Court on Monday morning renewed a contract with Air Med Care Network, which provides emergency air ambulance service to Pecos County and dozens of counties across Texas and the United States.
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Cops searching for missing person

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On Nov. 8, 2023, Justin Joseph Urrutia went missing around mile marker 325 off I-10, close to the Sheffield area, after abandoning his vehicle in the pasture. He is a 41-year-old white male, 5-foot-10, 150 pounds, brown hair, and blue eyes, unknown type of clothing. He does have some medical issues and has deep dimples in both cheeks.

The Pecos County Sheriff's Office conducted an extensive search with the help of DPS and the use of all equipment that was made available.

Unfortunately, we were unable to locate him.

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Aerial survey conducted at old fort

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Mike Allison of Raptor Aerial Services visited the Old Fort on Monday, with Jim Hatcher and Ross Harper in tow. Mr. Hatcher is the President of the Fort Stockton Historical Society and Mr. Harper is the curator of the Annie Riggs Museum.
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Carniceria La Unica Mexican Meat Market

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Carniceria La Unica, located at 1501 N. Front Street, is first and foremost a Mexican meat market, but they offer up an excellent variety of hot takeaway items. Grilled meats go very well in a tortilla or torta, and the one that puts the goodies together, Ms. Claudia Beltran, is a master of her art. Selections include your choice of brisket, barbacoa, chicharron, asado, pastor, chicken or discada.
IRIS VILLAREAL

PUBLIC SENTENCING DISPOSITIONS

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*Rodolfo Valentino, DOB 9/2/1986, Offense Date 9/25/2022 (CR25083, Driving While Intoxicated First Offense) Defendant pleaded guilty and was sentenced to one-hundred eighty (180) days in the county jail, suspended for nine (9) months on community supervision; $1,000.00 general fine; $100.00 mandatory fines; $60.00 restitution; $270.00 court costs; $132.00 reimbursement fees; zero (0) hours of community service; $60.00 monthly community supervision fee.
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INMATE ARREST REPORTS

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It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Jackson competes at state

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Old Settlers Park in Round Rock was the site for the UIL State Cross Country meet Nov. 4. Alissandra Jackson, a senior from Fort Stockton High School, demonstrated her experience and never quit attitude in completing the tough two-mile race in 12:16.39 to claim 38th place out of 151 runners from across the state.
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All but one constitutional amendments pass

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The state of Texas passed 13 of the 14 constitutional amendments on the ballot in Tuesday’s statewide general election. Proposition 13, which increased the mandatory retirement age for state judges, failed statewide, with 62.58% voting no. The proposition failed 602396 in Pecos County.
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