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Sul Ross Theatre hits its 100th season

Body 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

Body 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

Body 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

Body 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).
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PCMH awaits vaccine regulations

Body 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.
PCMH

COVID cases trend down

Body 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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PCMH awarded $180K grant

Body New patient furniture will soon be attained by Pecos County Memorial Hospital. The FMH Foundation awarded a $180,000 grant to PCMH on Oct.
PCMH

Big Bend Open Road Race 2.0 set

Body Engines will roar and adrenaline will be pumping through some of the best racers in West Texas come Saturday morning in Fort Stockton. The Big Bend Open Road Race 2.0 will take place on Oct.
Arno Pitzen of Kingsland and Tracy Alexander of Fort Stockton pose with their 120 MPH championship trophy from the Big Bend Open Road Race this past April. Pitzen, the driver, and Alexander, the navigator, will look to win another trophy this Saturday in the 130 MPH classification. Photo by Nathan Heuer
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