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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 2013
Page
1
The Reeves County Relay for Life event drew a strong crowd but ended around 8 p.m. after heavy rain lightning and a downtown blackout. Chair Ivy Naude said the decision to stop was due to dangerous weather and lightning.
In Pecos, Matta and Flores tied at 351 votes for the No 3 P-B-T ISD board seat prompting a possible recount and runoff if the result holds. City council results show two incumbents re-elected, mayor pro tem Teller leading, and Villegas securing a second term. Natividad led early voting with 327 votes, Box had 313, while Matta and Flores trailed.
The Pecos City Council approved a synthetic marijuana ban with caveats noting updates will be needed as manufacturers alter compounds. City Attorney Trent Graham and Police Chief Clay McKinney warned the ordinance may track state law but remains a working document due to changing chemicals and lab testing challenges.
The Pecos Municipal Airport logged 0.39 inch of rainfall over the weekend. Forecasts call for isolated showers Tuesday with a 20 percent chance, mostly sunny and 92 high, east wind 5 to 10 mph turning south. Tuesday night sees 10 percent chance of showers, partly cloudy near 63. Outlook for Wednesday reaches 100 with south wind 10 to 15 mph, then west afternoon gusts. Thursday remains sunny and hot near 102 with a low around 68.
Terri Morse announced at end of April she will retire as Pecos Eagles swimming head coach after 28 seasons. She led 21 district boys titles in 24 seasons and 18 district girls titles in 23 seasons with multiple region titles since 2000. Morse plans to step down from teaching at Pecos High School, ending a 32 year career.
The Town of Pecos City approved hiring Dallas firm Walter Consulting Group to review salary and stipend schedules. Walter bid $27,000, beating Georgia based Cowdrey and Associates by $2,500 after Cowdrey’s bid missed the opening deadline. City officials said Walter staff will visit Pecos for the audit.
Monster Trucks invade Pecos for 1st time at Buck Jackson Arena with two shows this Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Checkered Flag Productions of Fort Worth promoter Ed Beckley notes nearby fans and oilfield drivers, with a pit party 6 7 15 p.m. Tickets available via Pecos Chamber, Airlawn Furniture, or at the gate.
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