Snowstorm Brings Heavy Loads West of Pecos
Snowfall blanketed Guadalupe Pass and southern New Mexico with up to 14 inches in mountains while travel advisories urged caution across the region. Forecasters expect lingering snow in the mountains then light rain eastward across southern Texas as temperatures fall and roads ice over.
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Portrayal of Christ Birth Secures Top Plaque in Pecos Parade
The second annual Pecos Christmas parade features a Catholic Youth Organization float depicting Mary and Jesus with a mule, shepherds and angels. Eight youths in era costumes lead the central theme while entries from Kermit Odessa and local groups join bands from Crockett and Zavala.
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Oil field news boosts Reeves County tax outlook
County commissioners heard Pritchard and Abbott report continued oil and gas prosperity with five new completions in the Geraldine Ford field boosting expected tax receipts. They noted about 46 barrels per well and rising personal property assessments, while also reappointing Dr Arnold C. Briere as health officer and approving a pay raise for county agent Paul Tapp pending review of expenses.
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Florists feud and holiday anecdotes fill Pecos column
Local notes report Melba Toone and Marie Jackson as rival florists sharing Oak Street business while a table dispute unfolds. Linda Preslar laments home Christmas lacks, Barstow Open sign quips two simple hours, and TOPS moves to 902 E 10th St. Margie Williamson jokes about party weight as season begins with community tips.
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Y shaped kindergarten planned for Pecos area
Editor O Ferral Pauly reports a proposed $2.7 million bond would fund a 400 student, 40 000 square foot Y shaped kindergarten. The design clusters six sided classrooms around two Ys with a central admin area cafetorium kitchens and off street drop off. Architects Covington Shelton Taylor see flexible teaching spaces.
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