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Oliver and Bristol Barrera, 4 and 3, enjoy a hot day at the Reagan County Pool on Tuesday. The siblings are the children of Rudy and Chelsea Barrera. The Reagan County Pool is open Monday through Saturday from Noon to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6. J.L. MANKIN | BIG LAKE WILDCAT

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Big Lake Man Dies Three Weeks After Family Violence Incident

Friday, June 8, 2018 1:32 PM

Big Lake’s Stephen Zuberbueler passed away late Saturday night due to complications stemming from an alleged family violence event that occurred Thursday, April 26th at his home at 1008 North Georgia Avenue.

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Two Vehicle Wreck Claims Life of Big Lake Man

Friday, June 8, 2018 1:30 PM

Big Lake’s Oscar Sanchez, Jr., 44, was pronounced dead following a two vehicle wreck 25 miles North of Big Lake on Saturday.
Reagan County first responders received the call just before 8 a.m. about the collision on State Highway 137.

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Rodriguez Pleads Guilty, Receives 30 Years for Organized Criminal Activity

Friday, June 8, 2018 1:29 PM

Pete Rodriguez plead guilty on Friday, May 4 to Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity.
As part of his waiver of a jury trial, Rodriguez was sentenced to 30 years in the Institutional Division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and 730 days in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for the six charges he faced.

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Owls’ Nine Go Back-to-Back-to-Back as Area Champions

Friday, June 8, 2018 1:28 PM

Reagan County’s Alex Chavez had one thing on his mind standing at third base in the bottom of the seventh inning in Game 2 against Tulia.
Score.
The senior had already helped his team’s cause in the fifth inning with an inside-the-park two-run-homerun to tie the game.

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Reyes Takes 5th, 6th at State

Friday, June 8, 2018 1:27 PM

Reagan County’s Jayslynn Reyes put her improvement over last year on display Friday during the 2018 UIL State Track and Field Meet.
The junior improved her performance on the big stage over last year in both the 100M and 200M Dash.

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Year Long Focus Brings Reyes to Cusp of State Medal Stand

Friday, June 8, 2018 1:25 PM

Reagan County’s Jayslynn Reyes will once again represent Big Lake at the State Track and Field Meet this weekend.
Reyes will take to lane 1 at Mike A. Myers Stadium twice on Friday with her eyes set on the medal stand.

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Esquivel Pleads Guilty, Receives 5 Years for Organized Crime Charge

Friday, June 8, 2018 1:24 PM

Big Lake’s Jesus Esquivel Jr. plead guilty on Friday to Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity - Delivery of Controlled Substance.

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Owls Lean on Double-Plays to Pull Come-From-Behind Bi-District Win

Friday, June 8, 2018 1:22 PM

The Reagan County Owls are Bi-District Champions for the third year in a row.
The team leaned on its defense in Game 1 against Tornillo to take a leg up into Game 2 on Friday.

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Reagan County Fire Department Welcomes New City Fire Truck

Friday, June 8, 2018 12:05 PM

The City of Big Lake saw their year-long work come to fruition on Monday as the Reagan County Fire Department took ownership of their new city pumper.
The truck was purchased by the City of Big Lake for the department to replace the city’s previous in-town fire truck which was purchased in 1996.

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Elizabeth Young: A Picture of Big Lake’s Bright Future

Friday, June 8, 2018 12:03 PM

Elizabeth Young was in awe during The Big Lake Chamber of Commerce annual banquet as she received a prestigious award – The New Horizon of the Year.
The recipient is recognized for their outstanding success in their career as well as their positive involvement in the community.

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Recent Obituaries

Natalio S. Peña
A.C. “Rusty” Clayton

A.C.”Rusty” Clayton passed June 12,2018 at his home in Christoval, Tx, after a brief illness.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Judy Clayton, a son, James Franklin Clayton, grandchildren, Makendree, Brydon, Mason, great granddaughter, Aubree, brother, Roy Clayton, brother in law Pete Sandel and spouse Nicole James, niece, Julie Carruthers, grand niece, Lily Walts and nephew Peter Sandel and numerous others. He was preceded in death by daughter Renee, his parents and 11 siblings.
Oscar Sanchez, Jr.

Oscar Sanchez, Jr. 44, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018, in Reagan Co.

Services will be 10:30 AM, Thursday, May 17, 2018 at First Baptist Church in Big Lake an Elder of the Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, officiating. Burial will follow at Glen Rest Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home in San Angelo.
Jesus "JJ" Perez, Jr.

Jesus Perez Jr. “ JJ”, 28, of Ozona, Texas, passed away March 11, 2018.
He was born in Del Rio, TX on October 1, 1989.
JJ graduated from Regan County High School.
DONALD LEON MERONEY

Donald Leon Meroney, 81, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018 in Big Lake. He was born on July 13, 1936 in Texon, Texas to the late, Royal Stanley and Velma Estelle Barnes Meroney.
NOE FRANCO

Tuesday Evening, January 30, 2018, Noe Franco age 71, passed away from cancer, and entered the presence of the Lord. He was with is loving wife, Karen. Born in Fort Stockton, Texas on April 18, 1946, to Jesus Franco Sr. and Tomasa Rameriez (Gonzales) Franco, he was one of three brothers.
RUBY JANE CHILDRESS

Ruby Jane Childress, 98, of Big Lake, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018. There will be no services. Arrangements are by Shaffer Funeral Home/Sherwood Way.
Billie Louise Scarber

Billie Louise Scarber, 81, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018 in Decatur, TX.

Graveside services were Monday, January 15, 2018 at Briar Creek Cemetery in Bowie with Pastor Mike Davis officiating.
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