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Sterling Martinez soaks in the fun during the Fun Run on July 1 during the Santa Rita Star Spangled Celebration. Martinez was one of the many people who enjoyed the Fun Run, put on by American Momentum Bank’s staff, at the Reagan County North Park.

The much needed rain fell on our eighth annual Santa Rita Star Spangled Celebration during Polo Urias, Hispanic band, music set. The Reagan County stage was loaded with sound, lighting, video screens, and Jon Wolfe and Stoney LaRue’s equipment.

Reagan County ISD Bond Projects Rolling Along this Summer

Portables are being installed in the High School parking lot on 12th Street to house Middle School students this upcoming school year as work is being done to the Middle School campus. Superintendent Eric Hallmark said the current plan is to have students back in the Middle School campus in January, but that unforeseen circumstances may arise that push that date back.

Reagan County ISD’s bond projects are rolling right along this summer. The $70 million bond passed in November, and several of the projects funded by the bond have already been completed. The district has installed keyed access on all doors at the elementary campus.

Big Lake native provides medical readiness from U.S. Navy’s largest master jet base

Hospitalman Valeria Ortiz, a native of Big Lake, Texas, provides beneficiary care and expeditionary medical readiness while serving with Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Lemoore at Naval Health Clinic Lemoore.

Big Lake Mayor/City Council Members Sworn-in

The City of Big Lake swore in Mayor David Melms and Council Members Lissa Cammack, Frank White and Charlie Walker on Tuesday, May 9th during a special called City Council Meeting.

Middle Concho SWCD & RCES PTO Help Students Recycle and Conserve Water Supply

Two lines, running down the wall and around the corner, held students waiting patiently to turn in bottles. Many students had 1-2 bottles, some had 5 or more bottles, and even a few brought 20+ bottles at one time. There were Some familiar faces arrived both days to turn in recyclables.

The Middle Concho SWCD, with assistance from the Reagan County Elementary School PTO, held a recycling event at Reagan County Elementary School on Thursday, May 4th and Friday, May 5th.

Fraud Alert: Genetic Testing Scam Targets Senior Citizens

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General ( HHS OIG)is alerting the public about a fraud scheme involving genetic testing. Scammers are offering Medicare beneficiaries cheek swabs for genetic testing to obtain their Medicare information for identity theft or fraudulent billing purposes

Representative Drew Darby Announces Re-Election Campaign for Texas House of Representatives

Representative Drew Darby officially announced his intention to seek re-election to the Texas House of Representatives, reaffirming his commitment to serving the constituents of House District 72. …

Residents Won’t Pay Late Fee Due to Late City Bills

The City of Big Lake is proactively working on a permanent solution to their billing issues which have caused bills to be sent out to residents 10 days late or more.

Patrons Holdings, Inc. to Acquire Eden Financial Corporation

Patrons Holdings, Inc., a newly formed corporation led by a Dallas-based group of investors, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Eden Financial Corporation, and its subsidiary banks, Texas Financial Bank and Amistad Bank. As part of the transaction, Patrons Holdings plans to inject additional capital into the subsidiary banks to continue to support the local community as well as supplement growth into the Dallas-Fort Worth market.

Anthrax Confirmed in a Crockett County Hair Sheep

AUSTIN, TX – Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) officials received confirmation of anthrax in a hair sheep, on a premises in Crockett County on June 26, 2023. This is the first case …

Public Utility Commission Calls for Voluntary Power Conservation

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) is echoing a notice from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) asking Texans to voluntarily reduce electricity use, if safe to do so, due to extreme temperatures and forecasted record demand.

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SPORTS

Reagan County Baseball Places 7 to District 5-2A All-District Team

The Reagan County Owls baseball team concluded a remarkable season with a record of 14 wins and 11 losses, including an impressive 11-3 district record. Finishing as co-runners up in their district, the Owls demonstrated their talent and determination on the field.

Reagan County Softball Places 12 to District 5-2A All-District Team

The Reagan County Softball Team has made a statement this season, finishing with a 15-12 record and earning 12 spots on the District 5-2A All-District Team.

CrIStian Gutierrez, Leevi Knight & Alex Rodriguez

Reagan County Tennis Team Earns Two Third-Place Finishes at 2A State Tournament

The Reagan County Tennis team delivered an impressive performance at the 2A State Tennis Tournament held on April 25 and 26 at the Blossom Tennis Center.

The Reagan County Lady Owls secured the Bi-District Crown at home on Thursday with a dominating sweep of Christoval. The team outpaced Christoval 41 runs to eight in the two-game sweep. The Lady Owls turn their attention to their Area round match up against Hawley. That series will be played in Stanton starting on Friday at 4 p.m.

Lady Owls Crush Christoval in Bi-District Sweep

The Reagan County Lady Owls claimed their first Bi-District championship since 2017 with their sweep of Christoval on Thursday on their home field. The Lady Owls out scored Christoval 41 to eight in …

Reagan County Middle School Tennis Dominates Home Tournament

The middle school tennis team competed in their own invitational tournament on April 29th and did not disappoint. The 7th and 8th grade both were overall team champions with 39 and 43 points respectively.

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Obituaries

Cody Lee Mitchell

Cody Lee Mitchell, a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023, in Wichita Falls, Texas, at the age of 35. He was born on April 5, 1988, in Decatur, Texas, to his loving parents, Warren Lee Mitchell and Tracy Denise Duffie.

Gabriel James Robles

Gabriel James Robles, 40, went home to be with the Lord on July 3, 2023. Public viewing will be from 10:00 AM until 8:00 PM with the rosary being prayed at 6:00 PM Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel. Mass will be at 1:00 PM Friday, July 14, 2023, at St. Margaret of Cortona Catholic Church in Big Lake, Texas. Burial will follow at Glen Rest Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Tate Shane Siegenthaler

Tate Shane Siegenthaler, 61, of Bluffton, TX passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023. He was born on November 25, 1961 in Lovington, NM to Mack and Betty Siegenthaler.

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Concho Valley

San Antonio Food Bank Requests Donations of Wild Game to its 29-County Service Area

The San Antonio Food Bank extends donations requests for deer to 29 counties. The San Antonio Food Bank is the only food bank in the country to operate its own wild game processing facility, called Casa Venado, as part of Texas’s Hunters for the Hungry Program. Donated deer are processed, with meat finishing as 1.5 lb ground meat in vacuum sealed bags.

SAGHS Sponsors Finding Family Writing Contest

Discover your roots and let your family’s legacy shine with the Finding Family Writing Contest. The San Angelo Genealogical and Historical Society (SAGHS) invites you to delve deep into your family’s past, share captivating tales, cherished memories, and age-old legends that have shaped generations.

Baseball Heritage Program on Saturday at Fort Concho

Fort Concho will host a fall baseball heritage program from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Oct. 14 at the site’s Living History Stables classroom, 236 Henry O. Flipper Street in San Angelo. Speakers will …

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Lone Star State

Governor Abbott Says School Voucher Battle Will Continue

As time runs out next week on the fourth special session, Gov. Greg Abbott said he will continue to fight for school choice, despite the Texas House once again decisively rejecting it when 21 Republicans largely from rural districts joined Democrats in stripping it from a $7.6 billion education bill.

Real Texas Christmas Trees Boost Economy by $397 Million

More than four million real Christmas trees are sold annually in Texas, supporting farms and agriculture businesses throughout the state. As the holiday season nears, Texas A&M Forest Service encourages purchasing real Christmas trees to help boost the Texas economy.

SAFELY BACK ON THE GROUND -- Governor Greg Abbott greets 106-year-old WWII veteran Al Blaschke after the pair made a successful skydive on Monday, November 27th at Skydive Spaceland in San Marcos. It was the governor’s first-ever jump. Mr. Blaschke made his first jump at age 100. -- | COURTESY PHOTO

Governor Abbott Skydives with 106-Year-Old WWII Veteran

Texas Governor Greg Abbott went skydiving on Monday, November 27th, with 106-year-old World War II veteran Al Blaschke at Skydive Spaceland in San Marcos.

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