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Pecos council opens debate on stricter noise rules, asks staff for more analysis
Summary
Council heard police and residents describe ongoing late‑night noise complaints near downtown and directed staff to return with more information on decibel thresholds, enforcement tools and potential standards for visible meters at entertainment venues.
Pecos City Council on Jan. 24 discussed revisions to the city’s noise ordinance amid complaints from nearby residents and preparation for a proposed downtown entertainment district.
Chief of Police Lisa Tarango told the council that recent complaints focus on nightclubs and bars that meet state decibel limits yet continue to disrupt nearby homes. “We’re looking for, maybe redo the ordinance or at…
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