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Congressman Tony Gonzales Introduces Bill to Offer Border Patrol Agents a Pay Raise

Rep. Tony Gonzales (TX-23) introduced the Border Patrol Pay Parity Act on Tuesday, a bill aimed at raising the minimum pay rate for certain U.S. Border Patrol agents by at least 14% under special pay authority.

FBI: Beware of ‘Juice Jacking’ Trick

The FBI office in Denver warned consumers on Monday to avoid charging their cell phones and other devices at public charging stations such as those in airports, shopping malls and other places where large groups of people gather. The warning referred to “juice jacking,” a criminal process where phones can be infected with malware.

County Conservation Partners Host Local Work Group Meeting

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas’ Reagan, Irion and Upton Counties and the Middle Concho Soil and Water Conservation District cordially invite the public to participate in a Local Working Group (LWG) event on March 8, 2023, beginning at 1:30 p.m., at the USDA/Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Building , 606 2nd Street, Suite B in Big Lake.

AEP Texas prepares for winter storm and offers preparation tips for customers

(JANUARY 30, 2023) - AEP Texas is preparing for Winter Storm Mara that is predicted to affect parts of the AEP Texas service territory over the next few days, particularly in west and north Texas. …
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Sports
Reagan County Tennis Competes in Fort Stockton
The Reagan county Tennis team traveled to Fort Stockton on February 23-24 to compete in the Fort Stockton Tennis Tournament.
Reagan County Owls Notch 25th Straight District Win
The Reagan County Owls notched their 25th consecutive district win Tuesday night with their 90-36 road win over Sonora. The streak runs back to the Owls’ 2020-21 season when the team dropped an early district game against Crane at home on January 15, 2021.
Reagan County Powerlifting Looks Strong in First Two Meets
The Reagan County Powerlifting program has started their lifting season out strong with solid performances at the McCamey and Coahoma Powerlifting meets. The boys placed 2nd as a team at both the McCamey and Coahoma meets. The girls placed 3rd as a team at both the McCamey and Coahoma meets.
Reagan County Owls Take 4th in Caprock Classic Tournament
The Reagan County Owls traveled to Lubbock at the end of last week to take part in the 63rd Annual Caprock Classic tournament. “We were in the more difficult bracket for the boys,” Head Coach Kyle Brown said. “It was a mixture of UIL and TAPPS teams. Our boys played against extremely tough competition, and made an impressive run.”
McKay Helps CCXC Team Win National Title
Brylee McKay brought home the gold from the 2022 USATF National Junior Olympic Cross Country Meet held in Bryan-College Station on Saturday.
Obituaries
JERRY “MIKEY” LYNCH
Celebrating the Life of Jerry “Mikey” Lynch, age 48, of Big Lake, Texas Passed away January 8, 2023.
FRANCES LOUISE MATTHEWS
Frances Louise Matthews, of Big Lake, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
BARBARA WILLIAMS
Barbara Williams, 93, of Big Lake passed peacefully on Sunday, November 20, 2022. Graveside service will be Wednesday, November 23, 2022, 2.p.m. at Glen Rest Cemetery in Big Lake.
Concho Valley
ASU News: Spring Commencement Ceremonies
More than 1,000 Angelo State University students are scheduled to walk the stage during five spring commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday, May 12-13, in the Junell Center/Stephens Arena, 2235 S. Jackson St.
People/Plant Connection Gardening Seminar Slated for May 11th
The good spring rains haven’t made it to the Concho Valley, but gardeners are the ultimate optimist. They will plant their vegetables and landscape plants with confidence of rain coming. The May gardening classes, sponsored by The People/Plant Connection, will focus on education about Hummingbirds and how to bring them to your garden and landscape.
San Angelo Finalizes Funding for Hickory Aquifer Project
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved a request from the City of San Angelo on April 6, 2023, for $13,415,000 in financial assistance related to the city’s Hickory Aquifer project.
Lone Star State

State Rep. Andrew Murr Issues Statement on Impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton

State Representative Andrew Murr (R-53) of Junction chaired the House Committee on General Investigating that recommended impeachment charges against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. He offered the following statement after the full house voted on Saturday, May 27th to impeach Paxton on 20 counts:

House Lawmakers Defy Governor Abbott on School Vouchers

A key House education committee adjourned last week without voting on a school voucher bill that is Gov. Greg Abbott’s top priority this session, the Houston Chronicle reported. Barring some unforeseen maneuver in the last week of the regular legislative session, the bill is effectively dead for now.

DPS Reminds Drivers to Buckle Up, Drive Safely as Increased Enforcement Begins

AUSTIN – Memorial Day is just days away and that means kids are getting out of school, the days are getting longer and more people are hitting the road. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is taking this time to also remind drivers to celebrate this unofficial kickoff to summer safely so that everyone can enjoy their holiday.
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