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Capital Highlights: Most Texas pregnancy deaths preventable

3 years ago By Gary Borders

A long-awaited state report concludes most pregnancy-related deaths in Texas in 2019 were preventable and disproportionately affected Black women.

The report, issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Texas Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Committee, indicated deaths were mainly attributable to hemorrhage, mental health conditions and blood clots. Also playing a role were discrimination and violence, according to a Dallas Morning News analysis of the report.

County renews contract with AirMed Care Network

3 years ago By Shawn Yorks

Nobody wants to be airlifted out of town for a medical emergency, and the costs can skyrocket if individuals don’t have a plan in place. That’s the idea behind AirMed Care Services (AeroMed in Pecos County), which is a program Pecos County – and many other counties in Texas – belongs to.

Inmate Arrests Report – Pecos County Jail (Dec. 5-13)

3 years ago By News Staff

It is important to note that an arrest should not be considered as evidence of guilt. The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law DEC.

County approves aerial hunting bid

3 years ago By Shawn Yorks

Pecos County’s expansive landscape requires extensive measures when it comes to game management, and the Pecos County Commissioner’s Court on Dec. 12 awarded a bid to hunt down and manage game and nuisance animals across the county through the United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services.

Hospital district passes with ease

3 years ago By Nathan Heuer

Pecos County Memorial Hospital will soon begin its transition to a hospital district after a significant majority of county voters decided to approve the change during the Dec. 10 special election.

Fort Stockton Police officer honored for life-saving effort

3 years ago By Shawn Yorks

The life of a police officer can be dangerous, but it can also be rewarding, especially when officers are able to save lives. Fort Stockton Police Department Patrol Officer 1, Jessica Sherill, learned that firsthand on Nov. 14.

Fort Stockton Police Department Patrol Officer 1, Jessica Sherill, was joined by her mother, Mayor Chris Alexander, Police Chief Robert Lujan, Sergeant Enrique Irigoyen Jr. and the rest of the city council and staff during the Dec. 12 city council meeting. Sherill was recognized for her life-saving efforts during a call for service on Nov. 14. Photo by Shawn Yorks

BBT to build fiber optic connectivity in Crane

3 years ago By Press Release

Big Bend Telephone, a community-based provider, is proud to continue investing in Crane and plans to offer fiber internet connectivity beginning in 2023. This will allow Crane residents and businesses to connect to high-performance fiber optic technology and limitless opportunities.

USDA releases nationwide customer survey

3 years ago By Press Release

Producers can now take a nationwide survey to help the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) improve and increase access to its programs and services for America’s farmers, ranchers, and forest managers. The survey includes new and existing customers. USDA encourages all agricultural producers to take the survey, especially those who have not worked with USDA previously. The survey gathers feedback on programs and services available through USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Risk Management Agency (RMA).