Posts Tagged Presidio
Truck stop planned for Presidio
March 29th, 2012
By ALBERTO TOMAS HALPERN
PRESIDIO – Local entrepreneur Ismael Lara is planning on expanding his convenience store and fuel services.
Lara, who owns the DY convenience store in downtown Presidio, has begun work on a new truck stop and convenience store located on US Highway 67.
The new business, which will be located near La Pasadita Restaurant, will …
Armendariz back in his Presidio precinct
December 15th, 2011
By ALBERTO TOMAS HALPERN
PRESIDIO COUNTY – Presidio County Commissioner Carlos Armendariz is back in his precinct.
In early August, commissioners approved new precinct maps as part of their redistricting mandate, which occurs every 10 years.
The county’s redistricting consultant, Allison, Bass & Associates, along with county commissioners, made a small oversight in those adopted maps, which put …
County selects international bridge project consultant in heated meeting
December 1st, 2011
By ALBERTO TOMÁS HALPERN
PRESIDIO COUNTY – Amid heated debate, confusion, and lots of head shaking, Presidio County officials Tuesday voted to enter into contract negotiations with S&B Infrastructure of McAllen as consultant for the expansion of the international bridge between Presidio and Ojinaga.
The county, with Ciudad Ojinaga, Chihuahua state, and Mexico plan to add two …
Former Presidio executive returns to run landfill
November 10th, 2011
PRESIDIO – Former Presidio City Administrator Brad Newton is coming back to town. He will work for the city again, this time in the capacity of city landfill operator.
Current Presidio City Administrator and Presidio Chief of Police Marco Baeza said that Newton was hired last week to fill the post, noting that he has the …
Solar firm sheds light on proposed project
November 10th, 2011
By ALBERTO TOMAS HALPERN
PRESIDIO COUNTY – Presidio County commissioners and County Judge Paul Hunt conducted a public hearing last Thursday in Presidio on a proposed solar energy project as part of their regularly scheduled meeting.
Scott Pryor, a representative of Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV), presented his company’s proposal to county and city of Presidio officials in …
Dude of the Dead rules near Presidio
November 3rd, 2011
PRESIDIO – The 4th annual Dude of the Dead Music Festival was held this past weekend at the Presidio Horserace Track, and music played for several hours before sunset and went into the wee hours of the morning, building to a crescendo of sound and fun.
Miles Zuniga, Amy Cook, Suzanna Choffel, David Garza and Jason …
Public hearing today: Solar energy firm seeks tax abatement
November 3rd, 2011
PRESIDIO – Hear ye, hear ye, the Presidio County Commissioners’ Court will be in session at 6 pm today at the Presidio County Courthouse Annex in Presidio, and topping the agenda is a public hearing for all county residents to hear from and ask questions of a representative from Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV).
FRV has proposed …
Dude of the Dead lives
October 27th, 2011
PRESIDIO – Caravan out to the West Texas desert and share the celebratory experience with other campers under the stars at the 4th annual Dude of the Dead Music Fest on Friday through Sunday near Presidio.
Nine music acts will perform on Saturday, including David Garza, Kat Edmonson, Bene Medina, Amy Cook, Suzanna Choffel, The Doodlin’ …
County appoints new water board members
October 27th, 2011
By ALBERTO TOMAS HALPERN
PRESIDIO COUNTY – Meeting Tuesday evening in Presidio, county officials appointed three new members to the Presidio County Underground Water Conservation District board of directors.
Patt Sims of Shafter, David Williams of Marfa, and Jack Wood of Marfa were given the nod by Commissioners Carlos Armendariz, Eloy Aranda, Buddy Knight and County Judge …
Public hearing next week: Solar energy firm seeks tax abatement
October 27th, 2011
PRESIDIO – Presidio County Commissioners will host a public hearing on Thursday, November 3 at 6 pm at the Presidio County Annex.
The hearing is to allow representatives of Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV), a solar energy company, to present to the public a proposal to build a 10-megawatt solar facility on 130 acres of land near …
