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Movie premiere set at FSCT

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The newly founded Fort Stockton Film Society will screen its inaugural film, Casablanca, on Saturday, Oct. 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the Fort Stockton Community Theater on Nelson Street. Admission will be $5 as an opening night special. Capacity of the theatre is 125 people.

Popcorn and sodas will be sold at the movie for $1 apiece.

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Quail surveys yield modest prospects

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Quail season begins statewide Oct. 30 but outside of South Texas, bobwhite and scaled quail populations continue to their long, slow recovery following several years of drought. As such, hunting opportunities and success will vary across the state.

Sul Ross Theatre hits its 100th season

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Live theatrical productions have delighted enthusiastic audiences for centuries, and in the Big Bend, the Sul Ross State University theatre department has entertained and brought unique experiences about all aspects of life.

Big Bend Open Road Race 2.0 Champions

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John Tiemann won the Big Bend Open Road Race 2.0 85 MPH classification on Oct. 16. Pictured with Tiemann is Miss Fort Stockton Gabrielle Renteria, left, and Junior Miss Fort Stockton Carolina Sauceda, right. Courtesy photos of Collette Barragan
Big Bend Open Road Race 2.0 Champions

New teacher housing discussed

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The Fort Stockton Independent School District may provide an affordable living option to new professional staff in the near future. And potentially current staff as well.
The Spanish Trail Lodge in Fort Stockton is located at 700 N. Alamo St. Photo by Nathan Heuer

FSISD to request testing days waiver

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The Fort Stockton Independent School District is looking to keep some students home on testing days.

At its Oct. 18 meeting, the FSISD School Board unanimously approved submitting a request for the Modified Schedule State Assessment Testing Days Waiver (2021-2024). This would allow students who are not testing to attend school after the testing period, therefore reducing the number of interruptions.

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PCMH awaits vaccine regulations

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Employees at Pecos County Memorial Hospital could face regulations that would require them to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

On Oct. 19, the PCMH Board of Managers discussed a federal mandate that could become a reality for staff. Various departments were informed that if the mandate were to go into effect, the hospital would have to abide by it because it accepts federal funds.

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Pecos County Public Sentencings - September 2021

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  • Liliana Alanis, DOB 10/15/1994 (CR-23443, assault causes bodily injury family violence) defendant plead to two days time served.
  • Ronnie Wayne Cline, DOB 01/02//1969 (CR-24270, driving while license invalid) defendant entered into a six-month pretrial intervention program with a $500 fee.
  • Gilbert Diaz, DDOB 04/25/2002 (CR-24475, possession of marijuana < 2 ounces) defendant entered into a six-month pretrial intervention program with a $500 fee.
  • Andrew Michael Domi
Public Sentencings

COVID cases trend down

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The number of confirmed COVID-19 active cases hit a two-week low on Oct. 11 as 25 cases were reported – 10 lower than the day prior.
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