Two June Pecos storms tear roofs from two buildings
Two separate storms in Pecos on Monday and Wednesday damaged the Aaron's store at 1019 S. Cedar St and Abundant Life Church on 12th and Ash streets. Winds ripped off roofs and exposed electrical wiring, with debris scattered in parking areas as the city faced power outages and insurance assessments. Church leaders placed a tarp over the exposed roof as they sought alternate worship locations.
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Jon Fulbright
Pecos
National Weather Service
Aaron’s
S. Cedar St
Abundant Life Church
Ash
Cedar
Brian Curran
Midland
Curran
Pecos-Monahans
Abundant Life
Arron’s
Cedar Streets
Gas company seeks to shut payment office in Pecos
Town of Pecos City Council delayed action on Texas Gas Service plan to close its Oak Street payment office. Officials asked for more information on available alternative payment sites and the costs to residents before deciding.
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Town of Pecos
Texas Gas Service
Oak Street
City Hall
Pecos
Sixth and
Oak Streets
Eddie Garcia
West Texas Systems
Permian Basin
Garcia
Texas
Friday News Pecos Net Email Address
Friday schedule notes 8:00 am to 3:00 pm for Pecos news outlet with contact email listed as news pecos net for submissions and updates.
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News
Pecos
Pecos Weather Forecast and Gas Office Closure Debate
Forecast shows hot and sunny days with highs near 99 and 101, isolated afternoon showers possible through Friday and Saturday. Pecos rainfall registered 0.04 inches in the past 24 hours. City council probes Texas Gas Service plan to close the Sixth and Oak office citing cost cuts and safety, while keeping in-person pay options at five locations.
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Pecos
Amy Jones
Monahans
Chuck Knudsen
Garcia
Texas
Reeves County explores upgrades to RCCC arena projects
Reeves County Commissioners reviewed a master plan for renovations to the Reeves County Civic Center and Buck Jackson Rodeo Arena. Architects Parkhill Smith Cooper presented a $4.3 million cost, with $600,000 available from hotel motel venue tax funds. officials plan to refine stock show areas and ticket booths and decide spending priorities.
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Rosie Flores
Reeves County Civic Center
Buck Jackson Rodeo Arena
Reeves County
Rodeo Arena
Civic Center
Parkhill, Smith & Cooper
Pecos Rodeo Committee
Ps&c
W.J. Bang
Bang
Options Offered to Boost Pecos Development Forum
City officials and planning board members met at the Pecos Community Center for a five hour forum on promoting new business. Charlie Zech of Denton Navarro advised on Texas economic development funding options beyond Pecos 4B EDC, highlighting Municipal Development Districts and Chapter 380 projects as alternative tools.
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Charlie Zech
Denton, Navarro, Rocha and Bernal
San Antonio
Pecos City
Edgardo Madrid
Ricky Herrera
Chuck Knudsen
Gerald Teller
Ysidro Renteria
Pecos
Zech
Jon Fulbright
Planning and Zoning
Texas
Zach
RCH district approves two obstetricians contracts
Reeves County Hospital District board approved contracts for Dr. Maria Raquel Reffino Pereyra and Dr. Louis McIntire both to work from the Rural Health Clinic building. Start dates set for July 10 and August with 24 hour OB delivery coverage. Construction of six staff apartments remains delayed while final contract language is negotiated.
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Reeves County Hospital
Maria Raquel Reffino Pereyra
Louis McIntire
Reffino
McIntire
al LaRochelle
LaRochelle
Michelle Cser
Aztec Construction
Pecos
el Paso
Pecos boxer aims for 2016 Rio Olympics
Abel Mendoza, a Pecos boxer with dual citizenship, has put pro plans on hold to pursue Olympic qualification. After beating Mexico’s national champ in late April, he was chosen for Mexico’s Olympic team and will compete in Puerto Rico the week of July 1. He then plans to travel to Costa Rica and Brazil.
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Jon Fulbright
Abel Mendoza
Pecos
Mendoza
Las Vegas
Juarez
Mexico
Puerto Rico
U.S
Martin Garcia
Ojinaga
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Gsitog
RCCC
RCH District Board
Jon Fuli
Costa Rica
Brazil
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