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Capital Highlights: Bill would require fentanyl education

3 years ago By Gary Borders

The death of a Leander High School graduate from a fentanyl overdose has prompted state Rep. Terry Wilson, R-Georgetown, to file a bill that would require 10 hours of education annually concerning the dangers of the drug to students in sixth grade and up, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

Original Planet of the Apes to be shown at Nelson Street Theatre

3 years ago By News Staff

The Fort Stockton Film Society is showing the 1968 sci-fi film, Planet of the Apes, on Saturday, March 18 at 7:00 p.m. at the Nelson Street Theatre.

City, Panther Pictures amend contract

3 years ago By Shawn Yorks

With the success of the new Fort Stockton Convention Center and the conjoining Panther Pictures, the Fort Stockton City Council amended the cleaning contract between the city and the move theatre on March 13 at their regular meeting.

City fund balance reported at $11.3 million

3 years ago By Shawn Yorks

Rocky Rives of Smith & Rives, PC, was unable to make it to Fort Stockton in time to give his presentation to the Fort Stockton City Council two weeks ago.

County transfers funds to hospital, with more ‘as needed’

3 years ago By Shawn Yorks

The Pecos County Commissioner’s Court met in regular session March 13, and among other routine business, transferred $355,376.81 to Pecos County Memorial Hospital to cover accounts payable, with an additional $400,000 on standby to make payroll in case the hospital did not receive funds it was...