Nikaya Raelynn Ortiz, 8, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021, in Big Lake.

Public viewing will be from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Thursday, July 1, 2021, at First Baptist Church of Big Lake, 510 E. 7th St., Big Lake, Tx. 76932, and from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, July 2, 2021, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel.

A balloon release will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 1, 2021, at James H. Bird Memorial Stadium in Big Lake.

A young Big Lake girl lost her life following a house fire this morning in Big Lake, Texas.

Reagan County Fire Chief Larry Miles said the fire started shortly before 7 a.m. at a residence located at 1005 N Utah Avenue.

College tennis has always been a dream for Logan Knight.

He saw that dream come to life Tuesday as he signed his letter of commitment to Howard Payne University.

The Big Lake Chamber of Commerce’s Santa Rita Star Spangled Celebration is quickly approaching.

Roy Myers has always been fascinated by trains.

“I’ve loved them since I was a kid,” the 77-year-old native Kansan said. “I can remember being young and wondering how they start, how they work, where they run to.”

The Big Lake Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the addition of Los Rieleros del Norte to its 2021 Star Spangled Celebration lineup.

Los Rieleros will join Whiskey Myers and Kevin Fowler on Saturday, July 3rd at the Reagan County North Park stage.

The event boasts FREE admission.

The Reagan County Owls' Baseball team dominated Sonora 11-1 Tuesday night moving the team to 3-0 (1st Place) in district play.

Senior Jacob Gallegos took the win on the mound pitching a complete game (6 innings due to run-rule) with 7 strikeouts. He also went 2 of 4 with 3 runs scored.

Offensively the Owls were led by Sophomore Alexavier Reyes who went 4 of 4 with 3 runs scored and 1 RBI.

Reagan County High School has a new Athletic Director and Head Football Coach.

RCISD Superintendent Eric Hallmark announced Tuesday that Kyle Brown, Reagan County High School Principal and Head Boys Basketball Coach, will take over the reigns of the Owls' athletic department as AD and Head Football Coach. He will retain his basketball position as well.

Nikaya Raelynn Ortiz, 8, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021, in Big Lake.

Public viewing will be from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. Thursday, July 1, 2021, at First Baptist Church of Big Lake, 510 E. 7th St., Big Lake, Tx. 76932, and from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, July 2, 2021, at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel.

A balloon release will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 1, 2021, at James H. Bird Memorial Stadium in Big Lake.

Donna Marie (Turner) Fowler, born November 18, 1930, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, May 28, 2021.

Laura Adilene Harville Settle, 93, passed from this life to the next on Sunday, December 6, 2020. She was born near Oplin, Texas at the family home to Tina Bartley Harville and Sidney S. Harville on April 8, 1927.

Henry Herbert Settle passed from this life to the next on March 3, 2020.

He was born on March 17, 1927 in Baird, Texas, to Lilly Hampton Settle and S. Ernest Settle.

He grew up in Baird and graduated from Baird High School.