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IRAAN — A Pecos County deputy was shot Tuesday afternoon during a traffic stop in Iraan and later airlifted to a hospital, authorities said. The suspect fled the scene but was located and killed following a confrontation with deputies.

Pecos County Memorial Hospital District (PCMHD) continued its community outreach with a series of initiatives aimed at improving trauma care and celebrating the contributions of healthcare workers and senior citizens. PCMHD recently hosted a Rural Trauma Team Development Course, welcoming Dr.

Editor's note: It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered evidence of guilt, all defendants are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The following list is provided by the Pecos County Sheriff's Department.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, I bought two pomegranates and have been growing them for several years. Every year they bloom beautifully, but I never get any fruit.

LAURA BUTTERBRODT AUSTIN – Here’s what the Texas Transportation Commission discussed and approved at its April 2025 meeting. Chairman Bruce Bugg announced TxDOT now has more than $60 billion in active construction projects across the state, setting an all-time record.

MARFA - Dust isn’t the only thing blowin’ in the wind in Marfa. Marfa Live Arts presents Bob Dylan’s Birthday Bash to honor Dylan on his 84th birthday on Saturday, May 24th at Coyote Coffee in Marfa.

KIRBY WARNOCK In 1941, RKO pictures released Orson Welles’ first film, Citizen Kane. Although he had never produced or directed a motion picture in his life, the 26-year-old Welles was given a half-million-dollar budget and full creative control, which was totally unheard of in its day.

Highschool Art Show’s Final Days

Last week, Pct. 4 celebrated the years that have been devoted by several treasured employees. Pictured here in the left photo, is Pecos County Commissioner of Pct. 4 Nathan Reeves and Nellie McDowell with the Pecos County fresh water. Mc-Dowell will have 36 years of service in 2025.