Tribute to Pecos pioneer William L. Ross family honored tonight
The William L. Ross family will be recognized at seven oclock during the Night In Old Pecos celebration. County Judge Bill Pigman will present a plaque and the Ross name will be added to a West of the Pecos Museum plaque. The article recalls Ross as a pioneer rancher and community figure with a long Texas history from Erath County to Reeves County, including cattle drives and the Wee Steeple ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Ross
Pecos
Chamber
Bill Pigman
Ross
The
Enterprise
Alton Hughes
Williams L. Ross
Bill
Hardin Ross
W.L. Ross
Missouri
Mary Ann Ford
Bentonville
Ark
Des Moines
Iowa
Erath County
Texas
Charlie
Hardin
Mary Ann
Stephenville
Brath
Millicans
Hash Knife
Reeves County
Monahans
Dixieland Place
Callie Felts
Third and
Plum
Oklahoma
Charlie Ross
Edna
Palo Duro Canyon
Amarillo
Ed Hamm
Bill Ross
Fort Supply
Okla
Arthur
Dixieland Ranch
New Mexico
Pecos River
Lubbock
Mexican Nationals Sentenced in Pecos for Illegal Entry
Nine Mexican nationals pleaded guilty to illegally entering the United States and were sentenced in Pecos in U.S. District Court Western District of Texas. Sentences ranged from 30 to 179 days for defendants including Ismael Rodriguez Marcaez and Mauricio Hernandez Ramirez, with several having prior voluntary departures. The group was apprehended in Presidio County and waived federal proceedings in favor of magistrate court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
U.S
J.M. Preston
Pecos
Sion
U.S. District Court
Western District of
Texas
Ismael —Rodriguez-Marquez
Mauricio Hernandez-Ramirez
Jose Florez-Arellin
Antonio Hernandez-Sigala
Israel Hernandez-Sigala
Florentino Hernandez- Sigala
Valentin Leyva-Perez
Hermensildo Leyva-Bedolia
Jesus Rico- Tenorio
Presidio
Fun-Tastic Pecos Western Week Kicks Off With Night in Old Pecos
The Fun-Tastic Western Week festivities run June 28 to July 4 in Pecos near the West of the Pecos Museum and community park. Night in Old Pecos starts at 7 p.m. with a Pioneer Family dedication, bands, dancing, and foods. a shootout replica at Judge Roy Bean’s Saloon and later events include parades, rodeo, barbecues, a Golden Girl pageant, and multiple contests through the week.
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Pecos
Old Pecos
Pecos Museum
Land of
Roy Bean
Lilly Langtry
Pecos High School
Gibson Girl
West Texas Trail Riders
U.S. 285
Interstate 20
Ft. Davis
West of the Pecos Museum
Reeves County Sheriff's Posse
Supreme Court rules in support of Allan Bakke
The Supreme Court orders the University of California medical school at Davis to admit Allan Bakke. In a 5-4 decision the court says race can be a factor but the school's 16 of 100 openings program was too biased. Bakke, a 38 year old engineer at Ames Research Center, sued after rejection in 1973 and 1974.
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Supreme Court
Allan Bakke
Richard Carelli
Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court Today
California
University of California
Medical School At Davis
Bakke
The
University
Medical School At
Davis
Medical School
Los Altos
Calif
Nation’s
Space Agency
Ames Research Center
Palo Alto
Bakke ruling praised by attorney and criticized by leaders
Allan Bakke’s attorney Reynolds Colvin says his client is delighted with the Supreme Court decision and plans to start medical school in September. Bakke, 38, was not available for comment and was at work at Ames Research Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Bakke
Reynold Colvin
Allan Bakke
Ames Research Center
Status of 32 civil cases established at proceedings
The Pecos Division of the Western District of Texas held 32 civil cases on June 22 with Judge Adrian Spears presiding. Several cases were held in abeyance or deferred pending rulings, pleadings, or jury trials. contentious condemnations and land actions were referred to a magistrate commission for recommendations. multiple cases awaited Supreme Court guidance or jury selection.
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Pecos
United States District Court
Western District of Texas
Adrian A. Spears
Remigio Gonzales
Pecos-Barstow Consolidated Independent School District
Spears
Jane Alida Baugh Beard
Exxon Corporation
Supreme Court
U.S. Sec. of Labor
Ray Marshall
Monahans-Wickett - Pyote Independent School District
Presidio County
State of Texas
Manuel G. Loza
U.S.A
Alberto Armendariz
Texas
Manuel Spencer
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Doug Fernandes
Rotary Club
J.T. Moore, Jr
West Texas
Cedar Street
Charles Spencer
Burton B. Jones
Elizar Hernandez
W.A. Riley
KSB Pump Pump Co
Farnum Jewelry
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