COVID active cases drop significantly in county
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In just a week’s time the number of confirmed COVID-19 active cases in Pecos County have dropped from 63 to 46 – a 27 percent drop from Sept. 8 to Sept.
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“Nunsense” coming to community theatre
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Fort Stockton Community Theatre announced that reservations for Dinner Theatre for its production of “Nunsense,” a musical written by Dan Goggin and directed by Penny Smith, will begin on Monday, Sept. 20.
PCHC sets celebration at Horsehead Crossing
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Pecos County Historical Commission (PCHC) president Paul Weatherby recently announced a two-day celebration at historic Horsehead Crossing on the Pecos River to be held Nov. 5-6.
Historic ranch opens to hiking, agate hunting
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The historic Kokernot o6 Ranch traces its roots back to early 1800, and has largely remained off limits to anyone outside of its cattle operations or the occasional guided hunt since then.
City of Fort Stockton offers vaccine incentive to employees
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City of Fort Stockton employees will soon have an incentive to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The Fort Stockton City Council unanimously approved granting 40 hours of personal time to personnel who have received the COVID-19 vaccine at its regular meeting held on Sept.
Death in Fort Stockton under investigation
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An investigation by the Fort Stockton Police Department is currently underway involving a shooting and stabbing of a local man. Edward Ramirez, 26, was fatally shot and stabbed on the 500 block of Pecos Street on the morning of Sept.
National 4-H Week designated for Oct. 3-10
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The largest youth development organization in Texas receives recognition in Pecos County.
At its Sept. 13 meeting, the Pecos County Commissioners Court proclaimed Oct. 3 through Oct.
Delta variant death toll increases to 5 in county
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The number of deaths linked to the COVID-19 delta variant increased to five this past week in Pecos County.
Jessie Dominguez, the county’s emergency management coordinator, reported that four deaths have occurred over the past 11 days by individuals who tested positive for COVID.
Data center to provide significant economic boost to Fort Stockton, Pecos County
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One of the world’s potentially largest data centers will soon be in operation in Fort Stockton and the city, as well as the county, will soon be reaping the rewards from it.
The Fort Stockton City Council and Pecos County Commissioners Court held meetings on Sept.
Storytelling workshop coming up soon
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Fort Stockton Community Theatre invites young people 6-18 yearsold to attend a storytelling workshop conducted by Sue Roseberry, president of the Board of Directors for the Midland Storytelling Festival, on Saturday, Sept. 18, from 9:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
