Texas Bank Deposits Rise Across The State
Texas bank deposits show an uptick with Pecos totals at 32 898 845 71 for June 30. Security State and First National Bank report higher midyear figures while statewide deposits surge due to wheat, cattle markets, and rising confidence.
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Carl Hazelwood wins Pecos fiddle contest on July 4
More than 260 people attended the third annual old fiddlers contest in Pecos. Carl Hazelwood of Monahans earned 126 dollars for first place, with Hyram Posey of El Paso taking second for 66 dollars. Other prizes went to Marl David of Odessa 36 dollars, Ray Adams of San Angelo 20 dollars, and Dann McGangill of Artesia 15 dollars. Directors called it the biggest event of its kind linked to the July 4 rodeo.
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Weather shifts little as Pecos rodeo opens
The Pecos rodeo kicks off with 102 degree heat and 69 degree overnight low. Forecasters expect mainly clear skies and steady temperatures from Saturday through Monday. Thunderstorms rumbled through East Texas and the Panhandle with scattered showers in South Texas. Police report fireworks complaints during the July 4 holiday with no citations. Rodeo buntings were stolen from Pecos businesses including Collie Electric and Pecos Saddle Shop, with losses undetermined between owned and rented decorations.
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West of the Pecos Rodeo Opens With Grand Entry
A near capacity crowd attended the opening night of the 44th West of the Pecos rodeo in Pecos. Fireworks kicked off the event as the largest grand entry in years marked the start at 8:30 p.m., with officials and key contributors acknowledged before the rodeo events began.
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Promenaders Host Oak Street Street Dance Night in Pecos Rodeo
The 2nd Annual Western Promenaders Street Dance kicked off Tuesday night on South Oak Street drawing 200 to 500 spectators. Local, Monahans, Kermit and Midland clubs performed in six squares or more with city officials welcoming crowds. The event, praised by Pecos Enterprise and Chamber of Commerce, precedes a week of rodeo activities with lessons upcoming and more rodeo events featuring Phil Lyne and other top riders.
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Golden Girl float wins parade best in procession
The annual rodeo parade opened on the west end with many floats and the Six White Horses from Hardin-Simmons University leading the pageant by bearing six Texas flags. Golden Girl Mary Ella Meek sponsored by Kiwanis Club earned best float with Opti-Mrs Club second and Tri-K Club third.
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Rodeo P A System Repaired After Hearing Issues
Rodeo director Bill Hubbs announced sound problems during Wednesday night’s performance. The public address system will be fixed for upcoming rodeo performances to ensure spectators can hear the action.
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