Freezing rain and snow warnings across Texas Panhandle
A weather front brought freezing rain and sleet across the Texas Panhandle and western Texas, with Amarillo reporting a man found frozen to death. Dense fog hit Beaumont Port Arthur and Southeast Texas while North Central Texas faced potential winter storms tonight. Temperatures plunged from Tuesday’s 71 down to near freezing with more cold weather expected statewide.
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Drivers at testing track untouched by 55 mph limit
Gov. Dolph Briscoe signed a Texas Highway Commission order cutting the state speed limit to 55 mph from 70 mph, effective Jan. 20, after a brief hearing. The Associated Press reports the move would protect $240 million in federal funds. Automotive Proving Ground drivers at the track say the change won’t affect operations as 85 units continue full work and no layoffs are expected.
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Briscoe Urges Delegates to Consider Descendants in Constitution
Governor Dolph Briscoe addressed Texas Constitutional Convention delegates urging them to think beyond opponents and consider what future generations will say. He warned that divisions and special interests could impede progress or overburden the document, while noting ongoing clashes over operating rules amid a sparse audience.
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Garth Jones
Associated Press
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Committee sets down livestock show rules in Pecos
Bill Calloway, chairman, led a meeting to form a rules committee and publish a catalog for the Pecos livestock sale January 25-26. About 30 attendees took cards to contact locals about buying animals, with options to buy, donate, or have stock purchased via committee members.
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Pecos
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School Reaffirms 9 30 A M Opening Time
School board reaffirmed opening classrooms at 9 30 a m to aid working mothers and cut energy use per Texas Education Agency, with April 1 return to 8 30 a m and added adult supervision for early arrivals. A drug policy and two new personnel contracts were approved, plus monthly reports.
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Ray Whitley
Texas Education Agency
Pecos-Barstow
Huge Smoke Pillar Seen in Pecos West End
A tall column of black smoke rose early today in Pecos as residents feared a fire at local facilities. Pecos police later stated the smoke resulted from a burn pile of old tires in a west end pit rather than a factory incident.
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Pecos Barstow to Offer Annual TB Testing in Schools
Pecos Barstow schools, with the Texas State Health Department Division of Tuberculosis Control, will conduct its annual school tuberculin testing examination program for all students January 14 through 18. The entire school will be tested to identify possible cases.
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Od ess a College extension classes register today
Late registration will be held in the Pecos High School Library at 6 30 p m today for extension classes from Odessa College Courses include Business Law Monday 6 9 p m English 132 Tuesday 6 9 p m Government 232 Thursday 6 9 p m Spanish 131 Monday 6 9 p m Law Enforcement Saturday 8 a m 1 p m Fees are three hours 43 dollars six hours 58 dollars nine hours 84 dollars plus notes on TB testing for children in the community and a no charge vaccine guidance program funded by the American Lung Association of Texas Trans Pecos Area
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Fifteen Nominated for CofC Board in Regular Session
Chamber of commerce directors met at the Holiday Inn to review progress and elect a 15 member nominating committee slate for five director positions. Nominees include Ron Killion George Vasquez Doug Mires Jay Dycus Oma Fallis Mike Winter rond Bill Ramsey David Marion Tim Nesbitt Ed Robinson Kenneth Winkles Tommy Beau champ Bob Trammell Ken Cotton and John Charles Fonville. Balloting will appear in the upcoming newsletter and must be completed by January 31 with a mid March annual meeting and banquet planned. Police in Pecos reported light activity Tuesday with one traffic accident and two misdemeanor drunkenness charges, no offenses overall. The accident caused minor vehicle damage with no injuries.
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Robinson Chevrolet
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Winkles Trucking
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Automotive Proving Ground
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Trammell Construction
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Fonville Jewelers
Pecos
Gene Martin
Martin
City Council to Meet at 7 30 A M With Light Agenda
City council will convene at 7 30 a m Thursday for a light meeting. On the tentative agenda are regular monthly reports and one recommendation from City Manager J J Maxey.
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