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If you’ve driven on Texas roads you may have seen soda bottles, shredded rubber from old tires, or maybe even something large like a mattress or washing machine. It’s all litter and Tx-DOT works to clear it from the roadway.

A carnival employee was injured Wednesday night-April 16 after what sounded like gunfire was heard near the Moore’s Greater Shows Carnival along U.S. Highway 285.

Early voting for the upcoming election is now underway in Pecos County, with two locations available for voters through April 29. Residents can cast their ballots daily from 8:00 a.m.

The Pecos County Commissioners Court held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, April 14, addressing key economic, infrastructure, and community initiatives. The session began with an invocation by Pct 3 Commissioner Mickey Jack Perry, at 10:00 a.m.

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The Fort Stockton City Council met Monday evening at City Hall, addressing key agenda items including an annexation request, economic development resolutions and recognition of local student athletes.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil, I received two angel trumpet plants, but I’ve read articles about their being poisonous. What information can you give me? I can confirm that both closely related plants, daturas and brugmansias, are toxic if ingested.

Pecos County Memorial Hospital Launches Employee Scholarship Program to Boost Professional Growth and Retention Last month, the Pecos County Memorial Hospital District approved an innovative scholarship program designed to support employees in furthering their education while strengthening the hospital’s workforce. The initiative, spearheaded by Chief Nursing Officer Shawn Nethery, offers tuition, books, and continued wages for staff pursuing medical degrees—in exchange for a commitment to work at the hospital postgraduation.

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