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Pecos debate over hospital expansion and bond funding
Local leaders claim Pecos can support 60 beds based on UT estimates, citing 18,367 residents and a 73.37% 1974 occupancy rising to 88.2% in February. They argue opponents misrepresent funds, population trends, and need while Sweetwater votes for an 80 bed facility nearby.
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University of Texas Population Research Center
Reeves County
Sweetwater
Abilene
Kermit’s Hospital
Monahans
van Horn
Alpine
Pecos
University of Texas