The current number of confirmed COVID-19 active cases and probable active cases reached an all-time high in Pecos County on Aug. 31.
The 74 current active confirmed cases tested in Fort Stockton and 17 probable active cases tested at Iraan General Hospital raise the total case number to 91 in the county – three higher than the previous record in Pecos County, which was 88 active cases on Dec. 29, 2020.
With the recent significant COVID-19 spike, many hospitals are stretched thin — Pecos County Memorial Hospital (PCMH) is no different.
The PCMH Board discussed numerous items during their meeting on Aug. 17, including the lack of sufficient staff needed to treat COVID-19 and regular patients. Several department heads and medical staff members were welcomed to share their thoughts during the meeting.
The Fort Stockton Economic Development Corporation approved the funding for commercial infrastructure improvements near downtown at the Aug. 19 meeting.
The city is set to replace the old cast iron water line that runs down Second Street from Nelson St to Main St, which is expected to cost $41,194.10, according to EDC Director Remie Ramos.
