PCMH petition signatures verified
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
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
The Blackwell School in Marfa was officially designated as a National Historic Site and a part of the National Park System this past Tuesday.
Hospital district election decision upcoming for county
Pecos County Memorial Hospital’s first step in reaching a hospital district election is set to be finalized by the end of the week.
Buena Vista ISD holds active shooter training
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
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)
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”
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.
Capital Highlights: Hispanic Texans likely largest demographic group
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.
Inmate Arrests Report – Pecos County Jail (Sept. 9-14)
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.
