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Foundation opens scholarship application for 2022-23 academic year

4 years ago By News Staff

Permian Basin Area Foundation recently announced the opening of the 2022-2023 scholarship cycle. Students and counselors may view eligibility and selection criteria for more than 85 scholarships through the application platform, AcademicWorks, which can be accessed through the Permian Basin Area Foundation website at pbaf.org. The application deadline is March 31.

COVID cases spike, hospitalizations low

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

COVID-19 active cases in Pecos County reached an all-time high in Pecos County on Dec. 28 with 91 active cases being reported.

PCMH updates visitor policy

4 years ago By Press Release

Due to the increase of COVID-19 cases in the county, Pecos County Memorial Hospital and their family care clinics will not allow visitors. The policy is currently in effect and will last until posted otherwise; change “disinfected” to “disinfecting” in fourth graph.

CDC changes quarantine guidelines

4 years ago By News Staff

Changes in quarantine time after testing positive for COVID-19 in Pecos County could soon be shorter. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Monday that their guidelines for quarantine time changed from 10 days to five days due to the nature of Omicron variant.

PCMH approves competitive wage increase

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

An increase in base pay for staff at Pecos County Memorial Hospital could soon be finalized and go into effect in the early stages of 2022. The PCMH Board of Manag ers approved a competitive wage adjustment for new and current employees at their regular meeting on Dec.

New Coyanosa Community Center nearing completion

4 years ago By Nathan Heuer

The new $1.2 million Coyanosa Community Center will soon be open to public this upcoming year. Pecos County Judge Joe Shuster said at Monday’s commissioners meeting that the fa cility will likely be complete by the end of January and a grand opening will soon follow.

Inmate Arrests Report – Pecos County Jail (Dec. 10-20)

4 years ago By News Staff

December 10

Brain Anthony Gonzales, of Fort Stockton at 12:45 a.m., officers from the Department of Public Safety apprehended Gonzales and he was charged with unlawful carrying of weapon and possession of marijuana less than two ounces. Gonzales received bonds totaling $1,500 and was released the same day.

FSCT awarded $4,000 from City Bank

4 years ago By News Staff

Fort Stockton Community Theatre received an early Christmas present again this year. The theatre group won top of its category in the City Bank Community Rewards Program for the second year in a row and will receive $4,000.

Storytelling workshop set

4 years ago By News Staff

Fort Stockton Community Theatre invites adults (high school age and older) to participate in a storytelling workshop conducted by Sue Roseberry on Saturday, Jan. 22.

Convention Center receives exterior makeover

4 years ago By News Staff

The exterior of the city’s Convention Center is now amplified with a new gray paint color as numerous renovations continue on the inside. If no unforeseen delays occur, additional lighting will be installed outside of the building soon. New signage is said to come further down the line. Photo by Jeremy Gonzalez