Pecos council and EDC clash over transparency; council orders formal communications framework

Jun 9, 2026

At a heated special meeting, Pecos City Council pressed the Pecos Economic Development Corporation over alleged conflicts of interest and lack of transparency around the Hidden Heroes housing project; the council directed the city manager and PEDC executive director to craft a formal communication framework within 60 days.

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The Pecos City Council spent a special meeting pressing the Pecos Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) on allegations of conflicts of interest, opaque contracting and restricted information tied to the Hidden Heroes housing project, and directed the city manager and the PEDC executive director to develop a formal communication framework for review by both governing bodies within 60 days.

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