Vaccination rates increase
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The number of Pecos County residents who have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine is nearing 75% as reported on Oct. 5.
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Renovations to continue at CVB Center
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A new audio system at the CVB Convention Center was up for discussion at the Fort Stockton City Council’s special meeting on Oct. 5.
FSISD implements mask incentives
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Mask-wearing incentives are now in place or will soon be in place at each Fort Stockton Independent School District campus for students who pledge to wear their mask every day when indoors. Principals at each campus were given the authority by the Fort Stockton ISD School Board to put incentives in place that were best fitted for their campus due to the range of motivational factors between age groups.
Fall Festival takes place on Saturday
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This Saturday the event will be held at the former CVB Convention Center (former Stockton’s Entertainment) and have an addition compared to previous years.
The Fall Festival Cook-Off, organized by Jimmy Stephens, will be featured and have judging starting at 11 a.m. through 2 p.m.
Chicken will be judged at 11 a.m., pork ribs at noon, pork at 1 p.m., and brisket at 2 p.m.
Flu shots available in city
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Flu shots are currently available in Fort Stockton and can be received at Walmart, Dr. Mallik’s Office and at Cactus Health Services.
Midland College, WRTTC students to help put on historical event
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Students enrolled in business courses at the Midland College Williams Regional Technical Training Center (WRTTC) will be joining forces with the Goodnight-Loving Trail, Inc. and the Pecos County Historical Commission to help coordinate the annual Horse Head Crossing Celebration of History event on Nov. 5-6.
COVID cases increase in county
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The COVID-19 confirmed active case number in Pecos County saw a drastic increase on Sept. 28, rising from 20 to 35.
City to lease new compactor
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The Fort Stockton City Council approved the lease agreement for a new waste compactor at its regular meeting held on Sept. 28.
Marfa Chamber to host film shop ribbon cutting
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The Marfa Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of Marfa Film Shop on Thursday, Oct. 7 at 10:30 a.m.
Initial Barrio Fest Itinerary announced
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The following information is a tentative schedule for Barrio Fest 2022. The event is scheduled to be held Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022 to Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. For more information contact Andres Madrid at 432-360-8044.
