New school plans slated for Pecos area
City Editor Lynn Webb reports Pecos-Barstow-Toyah school board expects complete plans for the $2.7 million construction program ready by Oct. 9 from Covington Shelton and Taylor of Odessa. Projects include band hall additions, special education facilities, remodeled Pecos Elementary, new kindergarten, expanded athletic facilities, all weather track and tennis courts. CST has tentative approval, avoiding State Building Commission review. The board also approved Monahans firm Hoyer and Hardist to audit at about $4,500, dropped smallpox immunization for entrants, and held an executive session on school property matters.
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Lynn Webb
Pecos-Barstow-Toyah
Jim Shelton
Covington, Shelton and Taylor
Odessa
Shelton
CST
Pecos
Austin
State Building Commission
Monahans
Hoyer
Pecos - Barstow - Toyah
Whitley
State Health Department
Steady rains cool Pecos area after heavy rainfall
The Pecos region saw 1.2 inches of rain Thursday night as a low pressure system pushed through. Rainfall was widespread and steady, with temperatures dropping from 104 degrees to 56. The cold front extended across Texas bringing cooler, showery conditions through the weekend.
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Pecos
Texarkana
Junction
el Paso
Galveston
Palacios
Panhandle Plains
Texas
Wichita Falls
Red River Valley
Gainesville
San Antonio
Austin
Corsicana
Lampasas
San Angelo
Abilene
del Rio
Mexican
Victoria
Houston
College Station
Louisiana
Amarillo
Dalhart
Panhandle
City meetings fuel quirky quotes and local chatter
A lighthearted look at attending school board city council and county meetings reveals humorous quotes from nearby officials like Bob Bickley and Don Doan. The piece notes the appeal of local breakfast spots and radio ads about a pricey watch that tracks temperature blood pressure and time. It ends with a casual sign‑off about Carlsbad tonight.
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Ben Meek
Bob Bickley
Ben
Bickley
Don Doan
Merkle
Midland Bicentennial Charity Horse Show Dates
The Bicentennial Midland Charity Horse Show runs September 12 to 14 at the Midland Polo Club north of Midland. Admission to the Hunter Jumper Dressage competition is free. Food and beverages will be sold on the grounds.
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Midland Polo Club
Midland
Archery Club Plans Weekend Broadhead Shoot
Pecos Archery Club hosts its annual broadhead shoot this weekend at the local range two miles south of town on Balmorhea Highway. Saturday features animal rounds after 4 p.m. and a flashlight round after dark, followed by a weiner roast. Sunday resumes at 9:30 a.m. with broadhead shooting and trophy presentations, open to all bow owners.
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Pecos Archery Club
Balmorhea Highway
Pecos Band Boosters Plan Monday Night Meeting
Pecos Band Boosters will meet at 8 p.m. Monday in the High School Cafeteria to organize. Booster president Wheeler Wilson notes goals include fostering community pride in the bands and promoting the band program and its members. Last year they served refreshments at home games, helped fund the Six Flags trip, financed 20 West Texas Band Camp scholarships, bought a tuba, and sponsored the Junior High Band Festival attracting area bands.
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Pecos
Wheeler Wilson
Wilson
Six Flags
West Texas
Eagles of Pecos at Cavemen Face Chilly Weather Preview
Pecos arrives in New Mexico for the Cavemen tilt as a cool front drapes Texas and New Mexico. Rain drizzles began Thursday night and continue at noon today while Caveman turf stays playable and fans are urged to wear warm coats.
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Eagles of
Pecos
New Mexico Territory
Cavemen
Carlsbad
Argus
Roy Hall
Hall
Texas
New Mexico
Full agenda set for Dios y Seis celebration parade
Santa Rosa Catholic Church plans a weekend of Mexican Independence festivities in Pecos starting Saturday at 2 p.m. with a downtown parade featuring more than 15 floats judged by a panel led by Reverend Smith and others. Activities include a flag ceremony, a coronation dance crowning two queens, ba zaar booths, talent acts, dances, and evening mariachi entertainment at Santa Rosa Hall.
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Jose Valadez
Santa Rosa Catholic Church
Santa Rosa Church
Delma Montoya
Teri Salcido
Elsa Acosta
Irma Galindo
America
Santa Rosa Catholic
Pearl Corrales
Lorina Dominguez
Patsy Avila
Santa Rosa Hall
Two held on drug charges after Pecos chase
A Chaparral Village man Donald Tucker and Judy Allgood were arrested after a high speed pursuit near Pecos. Tucker faces felony possession of marijuana 16 bags and drug paraphernalia charges while Allgood is charged with fleeing and marijuana possession. Police found more marijuana and paraphernalia at Tucker Ward County home. Bond set at 5,000 for Reeves County charges and 25,000 for Ward County charges. both remain in custody awaiting bonds.
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Reeves
Ward
DPS
Chapparal Village
Donald Tucker
Pecos
Bud Slover
Judy Allgood
Tucker
Allgood
Slover
Ward County
Reeves County
Phyllis Salyer Tucker
Monahans
C.W. Ross
Wickett
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Archery Club
Dub Smith
Larry Jasso
Pecos JV
Odessa Permian JV
Jim Strother
Cedar
Sixth St
Oak St
Third St
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