Slack named speaker pro tem for House of Representatives
State Rep Richard C Slack of Pecos 60 was named speaker pro tempore by Speaker Bill Clayton. A 22 year House veteran Slack will preside in Claytons absence and joins the Appropriations Committee. Clayton praised the appointment noting Slacks experience and service in the National Guard and Army Reserve.
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Dick) Slack
Pecos
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Bill Clayton
Springlake
Clayton
House Appropriations Committee
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Sack
Oil, Gas and Mining
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United States Army Reserves
Reeves
Livestock show a fantastic sales finale in Pecos
The city hailed a fantastic sale as 104 animals sold for 28934 dollars and 52 cents at Pecos fair barn. Grand champion steer Jim Bob McNeil led the bidding at 80 cents a pound, bought by Security State Bank, while Lezlie McNeil top hog sold for 600 dollars to Jim Rankin. Gaye Henry’s top capons brought 200 dollars to Ellen Lethco, and Jimmy Jones’s grand champion lamb sold for 600 to Safeway Stores.
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Dudley Montgomery
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Jim Rankin
Gaye Henry
Reeves County
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Peggy Moore
Balmorhea
Ellen Lethco
Marie Tolley
Rio Pecos Sales Company
Lucas Carrillo
Pecos Furniture Company
Braulin Montoya
Valley Distributors
Lezlie McNeil
Jimmy Jones
Jones
John Schauman
Loewen Standley
Safeway Meat
Harold Vander Roest
Lauch
Pecos Bill proposed as real town mascot and parade figure
John Pitts discusses creating a full time Pecos Bill character to boost area events and rodeos. The plan envisions elaborate costumes, multiple actors, and sustained public appearances to raise recognition and tourism, plus local sponsor involvement. Also notes Rick's steakhouse in Balmorhea with giant steaks attracting long-haul diners.
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Chamber
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West
Texas
Gary Oden
Pecos Saddle Shop
West Texas Weekend Temperatures Signal Early Spring
Weekend weather in West Texas showed June like readings with Friday highs around 72 and Sunday 85, as early mornings hovered near 32 to 40 degrees. Cloud cover and dry west winds altered patterns, while far northeast regions faced light snow and travel advisories in New York and Pennsylvania.
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New York State
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Jury panel for 243rd District Court canceled
District Judge J.H. Starley canceled the Monday jury panel for the 243rd District Court. Those called for that day need not report until further notice.
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