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The Pecos County Commissioner’s Court on Nov. 28 declared an emergency and fronted Pecos County Memorial Hospital an additional $550,000 in operating funds. Hospital CEO Betsy Briscoe said the hospital will need the funds to cover payroll on Dec. 7.

The Paisano Players’ production of “A Christmas Story,” adapted by Phillip Grecian and directed by Reba Subia and Staci Schoenfeldt will be Thursday, Dec. 8, at 7:00 p.m. at The Nelson Street Theatre, 102 South Nelson.

The Pecos County Commissioners Court on Nov. 28 approved a mutual aid agreement between the Pecos County Sheriff’s Department and the Terrell County Sheriff’s Department.

Within the next two weeks, the Fort Stockton Chamber of Commerce will host an open house and art show at their facility, located at 1000 E. Railroad Ave in Fort Stockton.

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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.

Registered voters in Pecos County, excluding those who reside within the Iraan Hospital District boundaries, will have the opportunity to determine the future of Pecos County Memorial Hospital in an upcoming special election.

Fort Stockton’s Street Department was recognized at the Nov. 15 city council meeting for its efforts to keep the city streets in good shape. And they’ve done it, at times, with malfunctioning equipment and short-handed staff.