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The Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin (LCPB) announced the expansion of their renowned literacy program, POWER Bag to the Pecos County Memorial Hospital. The development will further enhance early literacy efforts in the region and positively impact families in Pecos County.

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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Changes in outdoor lighting technology have made the world a brighter place in recent years, it has made the mission of the McDonald Observatory in Fort Davis, more difficult. Counties surrounding the observatory – including Pecos County – have adopted outdoor lighting regulations in recent years to keep the night sky dark for the observatory, new technology has not been included in those regulations.

The Federal government gave cities and counties money during the Covid-19 pandemic to provide relief to Americans and stimulate economic recovery as the world comes out of the effects of the pandemic. Money from ARPA can be used for a large variety of improvement projects, support for lost revenue and more.

The Fort Stockton city council on June 12 elected a new Mayor Pro-Tempore, who takes over for the mayor during city business in the mayor’s absence. “My suggestion, I would personally say you wait to have this when we have the new mayor,” said out-going Mayor Chris Alexander.

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.

• Brianna Maedean Bowen, DOB 1/6/2002. Offense date 12/13/2022 (CR-25258, possession of marijuana less than 2 ounces) Defendant has entered into a 6-month pre-trial intervention program with a $500.00 fee.

Precinct 3 Commissioner Mickey Jack Perry and his crew have been working to improve the Iraan Pecos River Park, investing time, labor, and nearly $70,000 in budgeted funds, as of 2023. The ongoing work has caught the eye of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). The County’s history of dedication to the park and the local citizens, combined with a strong emphasis within TPWD to expand recreational opportunities in West Texas, has set the stage for future collaborative work. After speaking with Commissioner Perry, TPWD’s Inland Fisheries Division biologists assisted in the creation of a Habitat and Angler Access Program (HAAP) grant draft for the Iraan Pecos River Park. On May 8, The Pecos County Commissioner’s Court voted to apply for the grant.