Council approves rental policy
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To start hosting events as soon as the facility is completely renovated, the city approved guidelines for when a client rents out the Fort Stockton Convention Center. On Oct.
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Bulletproof vests donated to local law enforcement
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Local law enforcement will now be more protected after a generous donation of bulletproof vests. On Oct.
Pecos County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report - Oct. 14-19
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October 14
Adrian Ureste, 25, of Fort Stockton at 3:15 p.m., officers apprehended Ureste and he was charged with assault of a public servant.
Genaro Carranza, 35, of Odessa at 4:29 p.m. officers apprehended Carranza on a failure to appear warrant for possession of a controlled substance charge.
David Ramos, 68, of Odessa at 4:45 p.m. officers apprehended Ramos and he was charged with theft of service more than $100 but less than $750.
City crews fixed million-gallon water leak
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A major waterline break occurred last week behind the Pecos County Precinct 2 office within the county yard at 202 S. Hwy 285.
City crews were on the scene making repairs Tuesday, Oct. 12 at 11:30 a.m. and continued working overnight until 5:00 a.m. the next morning.
The city lost approximately 1.9 million gallons of water at a rate of 2,800 gallons per minute and 16,800 gallons per hour for 17-hours. Financially, the leak was calculated to be a loss of $5,800.
Red Shear Hair Studio moves to Dickinson Blvd.
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From braiding hair as a kid to now owning a professional salon, Lydia Rodriguez has always had cosmetology in her blood.
While Rodriguez believes that the opportunity fell into her lap, she said that her mother knew that she would have her own salon one day — and she was right.
“My family tells me that I was always obsessed with hair,” Rodriguez said.
Movie premiere set at FSCT
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The newly founded Fort Stockton Film Society will screen its inaugural film, Casablanca, on Saturday, Oct. 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the Fort Stockton Community Theater on Nelson Street. Admission will be $5 as an opening night special. Capacity of the theatre is 125 people.
Popcorn and sodas will be sold at the movie for $1 apiece.
Comanche Tortilla Factory to air on NBC
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The Comanche Tortilla & Tamale Factory will showcased by the Texas Country Reporter on Saturday, Oct. 22 and Oct.
Quail surveys yield modest prospects
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Quail season begins statewide Oct. 30 but outside of South Texas, bobwhite and scaled quail populations continue to their long, slow recovery following several years of drought. As such, hunting opportunities and success will vary across the state.
Sul Ross Theatre hits its 100th season
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Live theatrical productions have delighted enthusiastic audiences for centuries, and in the Big Bend, the Sul Ross State University theatre department has entertained and brought unique experiences about all aspects of life.
Big Bend Open Road Race 2.0 Champions
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John Tiemann won the Big Bend Open Road Race 2.0 85 MPH classification on Oct. 16. Pictured with Tiemann is Miss Fort Stockton Gabrielle Renteria, left, and Junior Miss Fort Stockton Carolina Sauceda, right. Courtesy photos of Collette Barragan
