PCMH petition signatures verified
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The Pecos County Commissioners are now one step away from approving a hospital district election on Dec. 10.
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Capital Highlights: Speaker opposes drive to end tenure
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House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, said Friday he opposes a push by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to end tenure for new professors at the state’s public universities and to revoke it for faculty who teach critical race theory, the Austin American-Statesman reported.
Blackwell School becomes National Historic Site
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The Blackwell School in Marfa was officially designated as a National Historic Site and a part of the National Park System this past Tuesday.
Congressman of the school’s region, Tony Gonzales, spearheaded the bill over a year ago with the hopes of preserving an important piece of Latino history to the area.
Hospital district election decision upcoming for county
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Pecos County Memorial Hospital’s first step in reaching a hospital district election is set to be finalized by the end of the week. The hospital needed at least 100 petition signatures to take the next step in the process to reach an election and according to PCMH CEO Betsy Briscoe, 210 signatures have been unofficially verified through the voter roll.
Buena Vista ISD holds active shooter training
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For the first time in the district’s history, the Buena Vista ISD hosted an active shooter training exercise on Sept. 17-18.
Richard Reeves Memorial BBQ Cook-Off returns
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Fort Stockton’s most notorious annual barbecue cookoff is back and once again, it’s for a great cause that can be a blessing for many. Some of the best barbecuers in the state will converge in Fort Stockton at Rooney Park on Sept.
Inmate Arrests Report – Pecos County Jail (Sept. 15-20)
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Sept. 15
Ivan Flores, of Fort Stockton at 2:52 p.m., officers from the Pecos County Sheriff’s Office apprehended Flores on a warrant for MTA-possession of a controlled substance. Flores did not receive a bond and is still in jail.
FSCT to host tryouts for “A Christmas Story”
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Fort Stockton Community Theatre will hold tryouts for young people second grade through high school for its production of “A Christmas Story,” written by Philip Grecian. Reba Subia will direct the play which will be performed Thursday. Dec. 8 through Sunday, Dec.11.
At least 15 young people are needed to perform or to work backstage. Tryouts will be Sunday, Oct. 2, from 3-4:30 p.m. and again on Monday, Oct. 3, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Nelson Street Theatre.
Capital Highlights: Hispanic Texans likely largest demographic group
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The U.S. Census Bureau released its latest estimate, which indicates Hispanic residents in Texas make up more of the state’s population than white residents. The new population figures from the American Community Survey indicate Hispanic Texans comprise 40.2% of the state’s population last year, while non-Hispanic white Texans made up 39.4%, as reported in the Texas Tribune.
Inmate Arrests Report – Pecos County Jail (Sept. 9-14)
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It is important to note than an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
