Eagles Boosters Preview Saturday Semifinal Tilt at Ennis
Freshman Bobby Mosby shares feelings ahead of the semifinal as county courthouse crew lift a caged lion to inspire Pecos fans. Lion is shown with Jeanenne Jones Juana Jaquez and Catherine Ashley while Eagle twirlers circle a Texas map illustrating Pecos as number one in the state.
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Bobby Mosby
Ennis
Jeanenne Jones
Juana Jaquez
Catherine Ashley
Texas
Pecos
Lynn Webb
Five Essential Questions for a Better Life
The text lists five core life questions shaping well being and destiny. It discusses marriage, immortality and morality, personal purpose, living environment, and government quality, arguing each choice impacts happiness, meaning, and civic action. Strong entities include references to ethics, civilization, and political structures.
Eagles Prep for Ennis Clash in Abilene Semifinal
Eagles fans pack a pep rally as Pecos lends support before the class AAA state semifinal against Ennis at Shotwell Stadium Abilene. County Judge Darrell Glover gifts a bound lion to boost morale and urges the Eagles to beat Ennis while Estacado High sends best wishes for two more wins.
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Lynn Webb
Eagles
Ennis
Warbirds
Lions
Dallas
P.E. Shotwell Stadium
Abilene
Eagle
Darrell Glover
Pecos
Glover
Metropolitan Jungle Lions
Lubbock Public Schools
Estacado
E.W. Reed
Train hijackers free five amid Dutch consulate standoff
South Moluccan gunmen in Amsterdam freed five children from about 30 hostages at the Indonesian consulate. A mediator was granted entry as police reported 38 captives remained with other hijackers aboard a hijacked train in northern Holland.
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Amsterdam
Netherlands
Holland
Berlin
Molucca Islands
Spice Islands
Indonesia
Girl in Coma After Horse Kick Injures Eight-Year-Old
Eight-year-old Janis Hester remained unconscious in Medical Center Hospital Odessa in a coma from brain damage near the heart control area after a horse kick. Doctors warn only time will tell her prognosis and rehabilitation will be extensive. Donations to the Janis Hester Fund are sought at Security State Bank and First National Bank Pecos.
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Janis Hester
Medical Center Hospital
Odessa
Security State Bank
First National Bank
Pecos
Janis
Stacy Bratcher
Barstow
Pecos Christmas Parade Opens After Dark With Late Shopping
The first night time Christmas parade begins at 7 p.m. in Pecos with 23 entries and all floats lit. Stores stay open until 9 p.m. and parade line-up is at Sth and Elm streets at 6 p.m. The route goes from 5th to Oak then Cedar to First National Bank before disbanding. Santa visits Airlawn Shopping Center after the parade.
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Pecos
Sth
Elm Streets
5Th
Oak
1St
Museum
Cedar
First National Bank
R&s Electronics
Penney’s
Hubb's Office Supply
William's
Carlton’s
Anthony's
Wacker’s
Western Auto
Four Season Flower Shop
Farnum's Jewelry
Window Box
White's
Santa
Airlawn
Police doubtful confession clears Pecos stabbing case
Pecos police chief Gene Martin said a recent Oklahoma City jail confession by Robert McPartland is unlikely to clear the 62 year old Doro thy Johnson homicide in Pecos. He noted alibi checks and past mental disturbances but emphasized investigators still pursue other leads as the eight month old case remains open.
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Pecos
Dorothy Johnson
North Pecos
Oklahoma City
Gene Martin
Martin
Robert McPartland
Oklahoma
Johnson
N. Ash St
Texas State Network
McPartland
West Texas
Shot frightens burglar in home invasion
Police report a would be burglar was frightened away when Mrs. Ron Russel of 1523 Cowan St fired one shot from an automatic rifle after awaking to find a man inside her home. The bullet lodged in a door jamb near the burglar who fled without stealing anything. Sgt. Glen Vandiver filed the report.
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Ron Russel
Cowan St
Glen Vandiver
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