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With the opening of general mule deer season on the horizon, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is working to inform hunters and landowners in West Texas about chronic wasting disease and the rules implemented to reduce the risk of spread.

October 20 Matthew Lee Flores, of Fort Stockton at 1:48 p.m., officers apprehended Flores and he was charged with burglary of building. Martin Eduardo Leyva, of Fort Stockton at 3:49 p.m., officers apprehended Leyva on he was charged with burglary of habitation and unauthorized use of vehicle.

To commemorate the county’s 150th anniversary, the Pecos County Commissioner Court is looking to purchase a tower clock to be installed outside of the courthouse. The 16-foot-tall Howard Replica Four Face post clock will have a black cast aluminum finish and gold accents.

October 14 Adrian Ureste, 25, of Fort Stockton at 3:15 p.m., officers apprehended Ureste and he was charged with assault of a public servant. Genaro Carranza, 35, of Odessa at 4:29 p.m. officers apprehended Carranza on a failure to appear warrant for possession of a controlled substance charge.