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County gives half-a-million to PCMH

3 years ago By Shawn Yorks

The Pecos County Commissioner’s Court on Nov. 28 declared an emergency and fronted Pecos County Memorial Hospital an additional $550,000 in operating funds. Hospital CEO Betsy Briscoe said the hospital will need the funds to cover payroll on Dec. 7.

Production of "A Christmas Story" begins Dec. 8 at FSCT

3 years ago By Staff Report

The Paisano Players’ production of “A Christmas Story,” adapted by Phillip Grecian and directed by Reba Subia and Staci Schoenfeldt will be Thursday, Dec. 8, at 7:00 p.m. at The Nelson Street Theatre, 102 South Nelson. Other performances will be Friday, Dec. 9 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10 and 11 at 2:00 p.m.

Pecos County, Terrell County enter into aid agreement

3 years ago By Shawn Yorks

The Pecos County Commissioners Court on Nov. 28 approved a mutual aid agreement between the Pecos County Sheriff’s Department and the Terrell County Sheriff’s Department. Terrell County, which borders Pecos County to the east and Mexico to the south, has had a high increase in illegal immigrants coming through the county.

Capital Highlights: Changes urged in funding community colleges

3 years ago By Gary Borders

A report submitted to state leaders ahead of the 88th legislative session’s opening in January urges lawmakers to develop “an innovative new model” to fund community colleges.
The Texas Commission on Community College Finance, established last year by the Legislature and consisting of 12 lawmakers, business leaders and community college leaders, offered three sets of recommendations for supporting the state’s strategic plan for higher education:

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year at the Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce

3 years ago By Shawn Yorks

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Fort Stockton, and the holiday season truly kicks off this weekend with holiday activities across the city. The Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce kicked things off Nov. 28 with the Joy Run Silent Auction and Art Show, which runs through Dec. 9, and the annual Christmas parade takes place on Friday, Dec. 2 beginning at 6:30 p.m. along Dickinson Boulevard to Main Street.

The Joy Run Silent Auction is for a good cause to get everyone in the giving spirit.