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Top StoriesWednesday, July 1, 1998Colorful floats highlight paradeBy ROSIE FLORES Staff Writer Colorful floats, horses, old model cars and more were a part of this year's West of the Pecos Rodeo Parade, which Federal Judge Lucius Bunton served as grand marshal. "It was a great parade this year, with lots of entries,"
This morning's parade followed its usual route from the west
First place winner in the floats category went to this
Second place float winner was Alva Alvarez, Golden Girl
First place winner in the antiques category was Democratic
In the bicycle category, Christina Sonnen placed first and
Several groups of horse riders were represented in this
In the civic organizations portion of the parade, the Lions
Commercial floats were also a big part of the parade. Reeves
"Everybody just had a great time and we're glad there were
Littlejohn takes early lead in bull ridingBy JON FULBRIGHT Staff Writer How do you break a drought in Pecos? Hold a rodeo. Car washes and picnics may work in other places, but in
Tuesday night was no exception, as the pre-rodeo performance
When competition finally began, Chris Littlejohn took the
The seniors roped on Monday and Tuesday, although the first
Twelve-time world's champion steer roper Guy Allen had the
Felts' time Tuesday was 24.1 seconds, and A.R. Northcott of
Littlejohn rode H34 Jump for eight second and 83 points in
Tonight's events will feature six-time all-around world's
Last year's bareback riding champion in Pecos, Chad Klein,
Another former Pecos champ, Trevor Brazile, currently second
In calf roping, Mark Ivy of Mountain Home and former world's
Bobby Hurley and Allen Bach are currently second go-round
In steer wrestling, D.L. Funderburgh of Stephenville and Ted
The rains hit just before the start of the barrel race,
Phyllis Newton of Carlsbad, N.M. was next, at 18.07 seconds,
Storm provides break from droughtBY PEGGY McCRACKEN Staff Writer Blowing in on a stiff east wind, that elusive rain fell on Pecos Tuesday, increasing the city's rainfall total for 1998 by 150 percent, while cooling temperatures and delaying the start of slack events at the West of the Pecos Rodeo. An upper level disturbance and weak cold front are expected
The localized storm blew in about 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, dumping
Slack was set to begin at 7:30 p.m., but was delayed 45
Although it couldn't be called a drought breaker, the rains
Tuesday's rainfall will appear on official weather reports
Before the rains fell, cloudy skies held temperatures below
Most of the rains reported in the area on Tuesday fell to
Reynolds seeks forfeiture of cashDistrict Attorney Randy Reynolds has filed notice of seizure and intent to forfeit $3,000 taken in an undercover drug sale June 6. Pecos Police Investigator Paul Deishler said, in an
Puertas was arrested and charged with illegal expenditure or
Reynolds asked 143rd District Court Judge Bob Parks to
AREA NEWS ROUNDUPThe Big Bend SentinelMARFA, June 25, 1998 - The appointment of a new Presidio County tax assessor-collector and an order determining whether or not to ban fireworks on the July 4th holiday highlighted the special session of county commissioners court on Monday at the courthouse in Marfa. The fallout from the fireworks decision led to an emergency meeting of the court on Tuesday. Elected officials voted not to ban fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Presidio County. The court did propose adopting an order restricting the use of fireworks in designated safe areas outside the city limits of Marfa and Presidio. They also appointed Deputy Presidio County Tax Assessor-Collector Norma Arroyo as the new head of the county's tax office. The InternationalPRESIDIO, June 25, 1998 - A Presidio native is listed as having the 78th largest Hispanic-owned company in the United States, according to Hispanic business magazine. William Soza, chief executive officer of Soza & Co. Ltd., of Fairfax, Virginia, is ranked number 78 of the 500 largest Hispanic-owned companies in the United States. The company, an accounting firm, was started in 1969, and currently has 442 employees. The McCamey NewsMcCAMEY, June 25, 1998 - City and county officials are asking that residents refrain from using fireworks this Fourth of July. Residents are also asked to refrain from burning anything outdoors that could spark a grass fire. Drought conditions necessitate this ban and residents are encouraged to cooperate with this request in an effort to prevent fires and potential property damage. Iraan NewsIRAAN, June 25, 1998 - County judge Fredie Capers, issued an order June 4 prohibiting the use of aerial fireworks within the unincorporated areas of Pecos County. This ruling was a decision of the Commissioners Court due to the drought conditions. The city has an ordinance, that prohibits the sale and discharge of fireworks within the city limits. Fireworks will not be permitted at the Pecos County Park. The Monahans NewsMONAHANS, June 25, 1998 - Hundreds of citizens of Monahans will celebrate Independence Day with song, balloons, a bicycle tour, a motorcycle parade and a red, white and blue cornucopia of other events, reports Cindy Driggars of the Chamber of Commerce. But there will be no fireworks, notes the Chamber executive, because of the county ban on aerial pyrotechnics forced by the continuing drought and the danger of wild fire. Hill Park across from the courthouse is the main venue for Freedom Fest '98. MARRIAGESMarriages for June 1998, as reported by the Reeves County Clerk's Office. Adan Martinez and Eva Tapia Larry S. Maleson and Ysela Ann Herrera Albert P. Rodriguez and Graciela Socorro Arredondo Martin Tarango and Carolina Nunez Lopez Billy Curtis Edwards and Virginia Ornelas Edwards Efren P. Rodriguez and Jennifer Lara Steven K. Osterloh, Jr. and Jennifer S. Armstrong Alan Ray Zeman and Nan W. Moore William Jenkins, Jr. and Rebecca J. Cole Clemente Urquidez III and Julie Deandra Lara DIVORCESDivorces for June 1998, as filed with the Reeves County Clerk's Office. Eloy Baldez Tarango and Yvonne Machuca Tarango Larry Kington and Catherine M. Kington Sylvia Gurale and Joseph M. Gurale Gary Paul Treadwell and Latasha Whiteside Treadwell Laurie Elizabeth Hill and Craig Alen Hill WEATHERHigh Tuesday 98. Low this morning 76. Forecast for tonight: Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of evening thunderstorms. Low 70 75. Southeast wind 5-15 mph. Thursday, partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. high around 95. Chance of rain is less than 20 percent. Southeast wind 10-20 mph. Fourth of July weekend forecast, partly cloudy and hot. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs 100 105.
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