Reeves County approves funds for jail repair costs
Reeves County Commissioners voted Monday to secure funds to cover expenses at Reeves County Jail after a 38 year old facility was found to need more than 3 million dollars in repairs to meet state jail standards. The motion followed other budget items including the future of the Transportation Department. An electrical fire forced inmates to be relocated and further repairs are needed to pass future inspections. The county expects reimbursement for emergency costs.
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Rosie Flores
Reeves County Commissioners
Reeves County
Reeves County Commissioner’s
Imates
Pecos County approves 3.3 million for emergency jail repairs
Reeves County officials authorize up to 3.3 million for jail repairs after an electrical fire forced inmate relocations from the 84 bed facility built in 1975. Generator cost 50,000, wiring and plumbing upgrades planned, with work by Parkhill Smith and Cooper Architects. Refurbishments include the old Tax Office and arena center project.
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Reeves County
W.J. Bang
Lynn Owens
Owens
Bang
Reeves County Tax Office
Texas-New Mexico
Lee County
Reeves County Hospital District to replace HVAC unit
The Reeves County Hospital District board approved seeking bids for a second HVAC unit after replacing the first a year ago. They also approved a new baby warmer for pediatrics and a new anesthesia unit, citing ongoing HVAC issues and potential Honeywell contract changes.
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Reeves County Hospital District
al LaRochelle
Honeywell
Pecos
LaRochelle
Labor Day Closings Across Pecos Area
Local and government offices including Reeves County Courthouse and Federal Courthouse close Monday in observance of Labor Day. Pecos Enterprise office also shuts on Monday with editions resuming Tuesday. other businesses follow similar closures and reopen Tuesday September 3.
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Reeves County
Pecos City
Trans Pecos
West Texas National Bank
West Texas Credit Union
Pecos Enterprise
Comishes eye tax hike and transport budget plans
Reeves County commissioners discussed the Transportation Department fate and debated a 2013 14 budget with a proposed tax rate of .29950 per 100 in valuations. Hearings are set for Sept 9 and Sept 16 at the Reeves County Courthouse with adoption due by Sept 30 as oil driven valuation increases could alter the rate.
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Rosie Flores
Reeves County
Transportation Department
W.J. Bang
Precinct 2
Kyle Taylor
Taylor
Bobby Thompson
Reeves County Detention Center
Bang
Pecos City Council weighs bed tax use for Maxey Park fields
The Pecos City Council discussed allocating hotel occupancy tax funds to renovate Maxey Park fields including three baseball and two baseball softball fields. Officials reviewed Phase I plans by Parkhill Smith and Cooper and weighed compliance with state bed tax rules. The panel also approved a bid under $50,000 for Windmill Square pavilion electrical work and considered depot improvements to reduce energy costs and address ADA access and soundproofing.
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Jon Fulbright
Maxey Park
Town of Pecos
City Hall
Windmill Square
Bird Electric
Texas
Venetta Seals
Parkhill
Smith & Cooper
Ps&c
Weather outlook for the long weekend remains hot
The forecast calls for highs from 93 to 101 degrees through Wednesday to Saturday with lows in the 65 to 69 range. Expect east winds around 5 mph, mostly sunny days, and clear or mostly clear nights including Labor Day conditions.
Davis Mountains Park to close for six months in 2013
Davis Mountains Park west of Fort Davis will shut down September 3 for a six month renovation of the utility system. The lodge and restaurant remain open. A new Limpia Canyon trail system adding about six miles and a bird viewing area under construction will be completed, with many amenities unavailable during the closure.
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Davis Mountains State Park
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Fort Davis
Tp&w
Limpia Canyon
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