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Springhirst Hotel renovations a possibility

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A resolution to pass a $1.1 million grant from the Fort Stockton Economic Development Corporation for the Springhirst Hotel renovation project was not passed at the Fort Stockton City Council meeting on Feb. 25, as the agenda item did not receive any motion after nearly an hour of discussion, which included numerous hotel owners in the area.
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OUTSTANDING SERVICE

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In appreciation for his outstanding and dedicated service while serving as the Road and Bridge Supervisor of Precinct No. 1 and No. 2 from 2007 to 2021, Robert Wayne Elkins, left, was presented a plaque by Commissioner of Precinct No. 2, Robert Gonzales, on Monday, March 8. Elkins retired from his position with precinct No. 2 at the end of February.

County opens up facilities

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Pecos County Commissioners decided to follow suit with Governor Abbott’s executive order (GA-34) at the group’s regular meeting on Monday, March 8. The Commissioners unanimously decided to make county facilities available for rent starting on Wednesday, March 10 - the date Abbott’s order went into effect.
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Pecos County People: Russell Tippin

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Since leaving his role in Fort Stockton as Pecos County Memorial Hospital Chief Executive Officer, Russell Tippin has always kept a place in his heart for the community and the people who live in it.

It’s a place where both of his kids were born and a location where he formed many close friendships over an 11-year period (1999-2010) that still stand to this day.

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County opens up facilities to 100 percent capacity

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Pecos County Commissioners decided to follow suit with Governor Abbott’s executive order (GA-34) at the group’s regular meeting on Monday, March 8.

The Commissioners unanimously decided to make county facilities available for rent starting on Wednesday, March 10 – the date Abbott’s order went into effect.

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PCMH receives J&J vaccine

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Starting on Thursday, March 11, Pecos County Memorial Hospital will start giving out the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine after receiving their first shipment of shots on Tuesday, March 9.

PCMH received 100 vaccines on Tuesday and the hospital plans to administer those shots at their clinic on the hospital’s campus by way of an appointment.

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Late September, early October is the best time to plant daylilies

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Dear Neil: When should I dig my daylilies that have become so crowded? How far apart should I plant them? Late September and early October are the best times, but late winter is a good time, before they really start growing. Spacing will depend on the mature size of each variety, but for most you would want to plant the fans 16 to 18 inches apart into well-prepared garden soil.