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LADY OWLS SWEEP RANKIN

Reagan County's Lulu Ortiz passes the ball Tuesday during the Lady Owls' sweep of Rankin. The varsity won 25-21, 25-7, 25-21 and the JV won 25-10, 25-15. The JV travels to a tournament in Sterling City this weekend, and both squads play at Crane next Tuesday.

PURE FOCUS

Jonathan Hall, an incoming Reagan County 7th Grader, keeps his eye on the ball during drills at Reagan County ISD's Boys Sports Camp on Monday. A total of 55 young athletes signed up to brush up on their football and baseball skills as summer draws to an end.

Big Lake Council Drops Truck Route Restriction From E-Bike, E-Scooter Ordinance

The Big Lake City Council voted Tuesday night, July 21, 2026, to amend the city's E-Bikes and E-Scooters ordinance, removing “truck route” language that had restricted where the vehicles could be …

SETTING THE PACE FOR 2026

Jonah Rodriguez and Nathan Aguilera leg out their first lap of their two-mile practice Tuesday morning as over 20 Reagan County Cross Country runners gear up for the 2026 season. The High School team …

Big Lake Ranked Top Site in Regional Spaceport Feasibility Study

A conceptual rocket launch reaches for space west of Big Lake, representing the town’s top ranking in a Concho Valley Spaceport Feasibility study.

Big Lake ranked first among six sites evaluated for a potential inland spaceport, consultants told a public meeting in Big Lake on Thursday, June 25, as part of the Concho Valley Council of …

RCISD Nears Completion of New Career and Technical Education Building

Reagan County Independent School District (RCISD) expects to begin using its new Career and Technical Education (CTE) Building in October, Superintendent Eric Hallmark said in an email. The only work left is installing a beef trolley, also called a butcher meat rail, and cleanup, Hallmark said

Reagan County Library Preschool Storytime

Reach more than a half million Texas consumers with affordable 2x2 advertisements. Call: The Big Lake Wildcat for details 884-2215 Reagan County Library began the fall session of its Preschool Storytime program for children ages 3 to 5 on Tuesday, September 29, according to a news release from the library

The Blotter

ARRESTS September 24 – Macario Perez Oropeza Jr. – 45 year old male

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

October 9, 1926 NEW CAFE AND SANDWICH SHOP OPENED IN  BIG LAKE “Inez’s Sandwich Shop” is the name of Big Lake’s newest and latest addition to small business places opened up within the past few months. Mrs

Reagan County Library Preschool Storytime Returns September 29

Reach more than a half million Texas consumers with affordable 2x2 advertisements. Call: The Big Lake Wildcat for details 884-2215 Free weekly program for children ages 3 to 5 runs Tuesdays through November 17 Reagan County Library will begin the fall session of its Preschool Storytime program for children ages 3 to 5 on Tuesday, September 29, according to a news release from the library

The Blotter

ARRESTS September 15 – Dora Herlinda Ramirez Garcia – 27 year old female. Charges: ASSAULT CAUSES BODILY INJURY FAMILY MEMBER

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SPORTS

Owls Boys Place Third at Spring Creek Cross Country Meet

The Reagan County varsity boys cross country team finished third overall at the Spring Creek meet in Mertzon on Wednesday, Sept. 23

Owls Fall 38-22 to McCamey, Open District Against Ballinger on Friday

The Reagan County Owls lost 38-22 to McCamey in their homecoming game Friday night, September 18, at home, and Head Coach Kyle Brown said injuries played a role in the outcome. The Owls open district play at home against the Ballinger Bearcats Friday, September 25, at 7 p.m

Reagan County Cross Country Competes at Big Spring Meet

Varsity boys place 11th and middle school boys seventh as teams The Reagan County Cross Country team competed in the Big Spring Cross Country Meet on September 19, 2026. The Owls were led by Jordan Rodriguez, who placed 37th overall with a time of 19:46.76, and Nathan Aguilera, who placed 48th with a time of 20:03.60

Reagan County senior Levi Martinez celebrates scoring the Owls first touchdown in overtime Friday during the Owls' 45-43 double OT win over Miles. Martinez finished the night with four touchdowns, including both of Reagan County's overtime scores to help spur the Owls past Miles.

Reagan County Owls Outlast Miles in Double-overtime Thriller

Tentitively, pending city attorney opinion on rfq or rfp J.L. MANKIN  BIG LAKE WILDCAT The Reagan County Owls beat the Miles Bulldogs 45-43 in double overtime in Miles on Friday night, winning on a two-point conversion pass in the game's final play

Reagan County Competes at Junction Cross Country Meet

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Obituaries

Helen R. Stanley

Our beloved mom, “Gram”, Helen Stanley, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the age of 89. She was the heart, soul, and life of any party. She is leaving behind a legacy of …

Charles Ernest Turner

Charles Ernest “Charlie” Turner went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, August 29, 2026. He was born on April 15, 1954, in Hugo, Oklahoma, to Gene and Chico Turner. He graduated from …

KATHY DITTMAN

Kathy Dittman, 64, of Big Lake passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026 surrounded by her family. Services were held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at Hope in Christ Church with Pastor Leslie …

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Concho Valley

Fess Parker Festival Saturday at Fort Concho

Are you looking for something to do on Saturday, August 15? A 45-mile drive north on U.S. 277 from Eldorado will take you to the Fess Parker Fess-tival at Fort Concho in San Angelo where the actor …

ASU News: New Exhibit of ‘Abandoned’ Student Artworks

Angelo State University is hosting a new exhibit of artworks left behind by departed art students that will run through Friday, July 24, in the Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building, 2602 Dena …

A&M Research Station at Sonora to Host April 25 Anniversary Event

BY SARAH FULLER TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE More than a century of rangeland research and stewardship will be commemorated during the 110th anniversary celebration of the Texas …

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Lone Star State

Paxton, Talarico Spar Over Gas Taxes, Diesel Prices

U.S. Senate candidates Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee, and Democratic nominee James Talarico traded jabs last week over rising gas and diesel prices, The Texas Tribune reported. …

Wildland Firefighter Memorial Service

A recent spate of wildfires in and around Schleicher County has served as another reminder of how quickly fire can spread across drought-prone West Texas, making this year’s annual Wildland …

Voter Registration Deadline Nears

The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 general election is Oct. 5. Early voting starts Oct. 19 and runs through Oct. 30, according to the Texas Secretary of State’s office. …

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Web extras

Rethinking the cost of engagement rings

ModGents reports couples are rethinking engagement ring costs, prioritizing personal budgets over traditional salary formulas amidst financial pressures.

The pros and cons of being a surrogate

Circle Surrogacy reports that becoming a gestational surrogate is a personal choice involving emotional, financial, and time commitments, requiring careful consideration.

Digital for efficiency, human for empathy: What renter preferences reveal about modern customer expectations

Zego reports that customers prefer a balanced approach to service, favoring digital for efficiency and human interactions for complex issues.

Saving for multiple financial goals

Ally Financial reports on managing multiple financial goals by prioritizing deadlines, calculating savings, and using automation to streamline the process.

Lifestyle

Average home equity gains topped $200,000 in six states as renters faced heavy housing costs

Griffin Funding reports that rising home values boost financial security for homeowners but further burden renters, with equity gains reaching over $200,000 in six states.

Could your shoes help you focus? 8 surprising ways to boost executive function

Understood reports on boosting executive function with strategies like using air purifiers, body doubling, wearing "home shoes," and listening to specific sounds.

Before you turn up the heat this fall, take a moment to look, listen and smell. Your HVAC system may be giving you useful information, and an inspection can help you understand what it means.

Before You Turn Up the Heat: What Is Your HVAC System Trying to Tell You?

(NAPSI)—When temperatures drop, many homeowners turn on their heating systems, sometimes for the first time in months. That seasonal startup is a good opportunity to pay attention, not just to …

Stop putting off home repairs: Prices are only going up

TheZebra.com reports that homeowners should address repairs now, as costs are rising due to labor shortages and material tariffs, making delays costly.

How applying for a personal loan affects your credit score

BHG Financial reports that applying for a personal loan can temporarily lower your credit score due to hard inquiries, but responsible management can help improve it over time.

Publishers said this book about quilters wouldn’t work. Now Hollywood is calling.

The Salt Lake Tribune reports Eli McCann's debut novel "Stitched" defied industry doubts and gained Hollywood interest, celebrating older women in Utah's quilting community.

Survey: More parents are seeking professional mental health support for their students

Grow Therapy reports that as the new school year begins, parents increasingly seek diverse mental health support for their children, noting a rise from 62% to 82% in professional help.

ICE wrongfully arrested him. Will his lawsuit change how courts hold agents accountable?

The Marshall Project reports on Juan Sebastián Carvajal-Muñoz's lawsuit against ICE for a wrongful arrest, highlighting challenges in holding federal agents accountable.

Bottoms, Jackson face each other for first, and likely only, time in Georgia governor’s race

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson clashed Tuesday night over healthcare, crime, data centers and election security in what will likely be the only opportunity for voters to see the two candidates for governor side by side. The town hall-style debate, organized by Atlanta News First and Atlanta-based Gray Media, is the only […]

Pickens, Stegner pledge policy changes in Idaho gubernatorial candidate forum

Democrat Terri Pickens and independent John Stegner pledged during a gubernatorial candidate forum Tuesday night to undo many of incumbent Gov. Brad Little’s policies if they are elected Nov. 3. Little, a Republican, did not attend the gubernatorial candidate forum, which was sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Idaho and other nonprofit organizations. […]