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Michael and Jill Fortenberry are pictured at the Big Lake Chamber of Commerce Banquet in April after Fortenberry Fabrication & Supply was awarded with this year’s Business of the Year award. Michael and Jill have made it a main point of their business to support every aspect of the community of Big Lake in anyway they can. That is a shared value with T Hill Production Services that made it a mainstay in Big Lake over the past 25 years.

Fortenberry Fabrication & Supply Boosts Operations with T. Hill Talent

A major shift in the West Texas oilfield services landscape is underway as Fortenberry Fabrication & Supply continues the legacy of T. Hill Production Services, a Big Lake institution that has …

Filing Underway in School Board Election

Filing is currently underway for the upcoming RCISD School Board Trustee Election. There are three seats up for election for the election which will be held on November 5, 2024. Those three seats are …

HEELS OVER HEAD

Reagan County Library Summer Programs

The school year is almost ending and the summer fun will begin at the County Library. Lots of different, exciting programs are in store for the summer. All programs are free of charge. For …

Julian Rodriguez Addressed the Class of 2024 as Valedictorian

Reagan County High School's Julian Rodriguez' Valedictorian Address to the Class of 2024: Good afternoon everyone. I’d like to begin by taking a moment to thank my lord and savior Jesus …

Mario De Luna Addresses the Class of 2024 as Salutatorian

Reagan County High School's Mario De Luna's  Salutatorian Speech to the Class of 2024: There are many things important in life to survive such as having money and having a job among other …
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Reagan County’s Saul Flores battles during the 800 M Run during the 2024 ASU Spring Break Invitational. Flores took 18th in the 800 M Run with a time of 2:15.62 and 7th in the 1600 M Run with a time of 4:52.70.
Reagan County Track Competes at ASU Spring Break Invitational
Reagan County ASU Spring Break Invitational 2024 Girls Results 100 M Dash: Angeleek Flores, 45th, 15.21. 200 M Dash: Jazlynn Acevedo, 24th, 29.06; Lurdes Ortiz, 38th, 30.07; Kamryn Gunnels, …
MR. 2000
Reagan County Junior Kason Brown achieved a significant milestone in his basketball career by surpassing 2,000 points during the Owls’ 71-51 victory over Sterling City on Monday. “Reaching 2,000 points means a lot to me,” Brown said. “What means even more is doing it surrounded by my family, teammates, and community.” Kason has had his sights set on this goal since childhood. “I knew at a young age that I loved the game of basketball,” he said. “Reaching 2,000 points is significant because of all the work I’ve put in that nobody sees.”
Reagan County Owls Poised for Deep Playoff Run
The Reagan County Owls have their eyes firmly set on San Antonio. As the team enters the Bi-District round of the playoffs, their goal of reaching the State Tournament comes into focus. “I think this year is our best shot at it,” Junior Kason Brown said. “We have so much talent and experience on this team. Most of that stemming from our senior leaders AJ Avalos and Raymond Saldibar.”
KASON BROWN, JARRETT BROWN, AJ AVALOS, RAYMOND SALDIBAR, NICHOLAS FRANKLIN, LEEVI KNIGHT, JOHNNY CHAVEZ, OMRIE JOHNSON & GAEL CONTRERAS
Reagan County Owls Take Sole Possession of District Lead
The Reagan County Owls sit atop District 7-2A as district play passed the mid-point. The Owls, ranked #4 in the State for 2A, traveled to Sterling City on Friday and returned home with a 69-46 win. They followed that win up with another district victory on Tuesday against Sonora by a 76-53 margin.
Reagan County Senior Raymond Saldibar takes the ball to the hoop Tuesday in the Owls’ 60-42 win over Christoval. Saldibar is a big reason for the Owls’ success this season. “Raymond has been tremendous for us,” Coach Kyle Brown said. “He has grown so much since his freshman year. He has always been athletically gifted, but the intensity and effort he plays with is outstanding. He has been solid while handling the ball and has become a very strong finisher at the basket.”  The Owls are back in action this Friday as they travel to Sterling City to take on the Eagles. That game has a 6:15 p.m. tipoff.
Owls Knock Off Christoval in Big District Showdown
The #4 Reagan County Owls took a huge 60-42 win Tuesday night over Christoval as they near the mid-point of district play. The victory brought the Owls to 5-1 in district play tying things up at the top with Christoval and Forsan. “Christoval has a lot of length on the court,” Coach Kyle Brown said. “They are a solid team with a lot of size.”
Obituaries
Richard Leon Stice
Richard Leon Stice born November 23, 1945, in Haskell Texas, passed away on August the 4th leaving behind a legacy of love & laughter. Known by all as an energetic character with his share of …
Marvis Louise Gay Wilburn
Marvis Louise Gay Wilburn was born in West Greene, Alabama, to Irving and Audrey Burton Gay on April 4, 1925. Known affectionately as “Meme” or “Aunt Sissy” by so many …
James “Jim” Miller McCoy
James Miller (Jim) McCoy, 71, of Big Lake, Texas passed away on February 24, 2024 at Shannon Hospital in San Angelo, Texas, after a brief illness. He was born to Lucian and Lura Dell (Miller) McCoy …
Concho Valley
ASU Symphony Orchestra ‘Melodies of Majesty’ Concert
The Angelo State University Symphony Orchestra will present its first concert of the fall season on Thursday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church at 32 N. Irving St. in downtown San Angelo.
The Plein Air Landscape: Selections from the Permanent Collection
The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts presents The Plein Air Landscape: Selections from the Permanent Collection, a new exhibition that will be open to the public from October 18, 2024 to February 23, 2025.
ASU News: West Texas Collection
Angelo State University’s Dr. Ralph R. Chase West Texas Collection (WTC) will host a special reception to mark the opening of its new exhibit, “Views of the Concho Country: A Pictorial …
Lone Star State

State Legislators to Tackle Skyrocketing Home Insurance Rates

Top state lawmakers plan to address soaring homeowners insurance premiums when they return to Austin in January for the next legislative session, according to the Houston Chronicle.

RRC Eyes New Rules for Geothermal Energy

Texas has been at the forefront of energy regulation and innovation for more than a century, and the RRC has new proposed rules for public comment to administer legislation in the geothermal energy front in Texas.

October Is Fire Prevention Month

While fire safety is important all year, Fire Prevention Month is the perfect time for a refresher on lifesaving steps to protect your family and home. One of the most important actions you can take is to make sure your home has working smoke alarms. In fact, smoke alarms are so critical that this year’s Fire Prevention Week (October 6-12) theme is, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!”
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Evacuation is more difficult for people with health and mobility issues. Ted Richardson/For The Washington Post via Getty Images As Hurricane Milton roared ashore near Sarasota, Florida, tens of …
(BPT) - Recent natural disasters have affected people across the United States. For some, dangerous storms have significantly impacted their lives and property. The greatest concern is …
Stacker gathered YouGov Ratings to rank the top 20 burger restaurant chains in America, according to customers in the third quarter of 2024.  
Pettable created a guide to help pet parents prepare for an emergency situation using guidance from the ASPCA, American National Red Cross, and AVMA.
Lifestyle
23 Halloween candies ranked from healthiest to unhealthiest
Hers ranked 23 of the most popular Halloween candies in the U.S. based on the pounds sold in each state and their nutrition content.
23 Halloween candies ranked from healthiest to unhealthiest
Hers ranked 23 of the most popular Halloween candies in the U.S. based on the pounds sold in each state and their nutrition content.
The seemingly endless cycle of reforms in juvenile justice
The Marshall Project covers Ohio's plan to close youth detention facilities in an effort to combat adult-style incarceration, an issue other states are facing as well.
The holidays can take a bite out of your budget—but you don’t have to let them and TextNow can help.
Six Ways To Save Money This Holiday Season
(NAPSI)—Shopping for the holidays is more expensive than ever. With Americans carrying more debt than ever before, many are expected to spend $18.5 billion using third-party buy now, pay later …
How Michigan's election safeguards prevent double voting
Votebeat reports on an investigation into four people who allegedly voted twice in the Macomb County, Michigan, August primary.
How Michigan's election safeguards prevent double voting
Votebeat reports on an investigation into four people who allegedly voted twice in the Macomb County, Michigan, August primary.
Driving at sunrise and sunset may be safer with tinted vehicle windows.
Fall For Improved Vehicle Protection
(NAPSI)—With the fall season underway, the sun’s trajectory is lower in the sky, so drivers should be extra careful, especially during sunrise and near sunset. That’s when the sun’s intense …
Por qué es importante priorizar su salud y maximizar su bienestar
(BPT) - ¿Le da prioridad a las visitas de bienestar y a las pruebas de detección de enfermedades en su lista de cosas por hacer? Lamentablemente, muchos estadounidenses no lo hacen. La …
7 expert insights on the future of branded content
(BPT) - What's next for branded content? Branded content is a powerful, targeted way to connect with consumers, aligning your brand with their values. And it's highly effective. A Nielsen report found …
How cattle grazing protects and benefits the land
(BPT) - With cattle ranching featured front and center in America's living rooms due to the popularity of shows highlighting the western lifestyle, and with Climate Week piquing interest in …