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Maxey Bark Park to undergo temporary closures next week for maintenance
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Katelyn Carlock , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The closures will be staggered, with the Large Dog Area closed on Monday and Tuesday, and the Small Dog Area closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Maintenance work is scheduled at Maxey Bark Park in Pecos, Texas, starting Monday, August 17. The park will undergo temporary closures to allow crews to treat the area with fertilizer and weed control. The closures will be staggered, with the Large Dog Area closed on Monday and Tuesday, and the Small Dog Area closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
The areas are expected to reopen the following mornings. Signs will be posted at the park to inform visitors of the closures. For more information, details are available from the City of Pecos.
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Category: parks Published: August 14, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Maintenance work is scheduled at Maxey Bark Park in Pecos, Texas, starting Monday, August 17. The park will undergo temporary closures to allow crews to treat the area with fertilizer and weed…
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