More Local News

Reagan County and City of Big Lake Top 10 Taxpayers Listed

The Reagan County Appraisal District released its list of top taxpayers both in the county as well as within the City of Big Lake. Pioneer Natural Resources Inc. tops the list within the county with …

Library Story Time Winter Session

Beginning Tuesday, January 14, the County Library will offer Preschool Story Time programs for ages 3-5. The weekly programs will be from 11 - 11:45 am on Tuesdays from January 14 until March 4. …

Thrive in ’25: Donate Blood

As January marks National Blood Donor Month, Vitalant and many organizers are urging community members to start the new year with a lifesaving resolution: donate blood. The winter season often …

The Blotter: November 14, 2024

ARRESTS November 6 - Edward Mata Garcia – 32 year old male. Charges: AGG SEXUAL ASSAULT CHILD. 1st Degree Felony. November 7 – Mario Javier Alejandro – 45 year old male. Charges: …

Reagan County FFA Advances Three Teams to Area

The recent El Rancho District Contest brought outstanding achievements for our Reagan County FFA, with three groups earning spots in the Area competition. These results showcase the dedication and …

Local Rancher Expands Operations with New Meat Market

After nearly four decades of ranching in West Texas, Johnny Ferguson is adding another venture to his already impressive portfolio: a meat market that promises to bring high-quality, locally sourced …
Our crossword puzzle now lives on a page with trivia and interesting stories. We plan to add other puzzles soon!

Check out our new page

Find us on Facebook
SPORTS
Reagan County Senior Nick Franklin turns a three yard quick pass from Jarrett Brown into a 97 yard touchdown haul in the 3rd quarter of the Owls 50-14 Homecoming win over McCamey. The 97-yard reception is recognized as the longest pass in the entire state of Texas for the week. Franklin turned in an impressive night with 307 total yards to his name. Franklin posted 238 receiving yards and 69 rushing yards. He also accounted for three touchdowns for Reagan County (2 receiving and 1 rushing). On defense, Franklin set up another Owl touchdown when he recovered a fumble. That recovery set up Alfredo Hidalgo’s touchdown in the 3rd Quarter. Franklin and his Owls are back in action today as the Owls travel to Iraan to take on the 4-0 Braves.
Reagan County Moves to 4-0 with Dominant 50-14 Homecoming Win Over McCamey
In front of a packed Homecoming crowd, the Reagan County Owls soared to a 50-14 victory over McCamey, thanks in large part to standout performances from senior Nick Franklin and quarterback Jarrett …
Reagan County Senior Jarrett Brown absolutely demolishes the Olney ball carrier on the first play of the game, setting the tone for the eventual Owls’ 32-0 shutout victory. Jarrett was a menace on defense delivering multiple big hits on the night. He finished the game with eight tackles with three tackles for loss. The Owls are back in action this Friday as they travel to Grape Creek.
Reagan County Shines on Both Sides of the Ball in 32-0 Win Over Olney
The Reagan County Owls kicked off their 2024 football season with a dominant 32-0 victory over the Olney Cubs in Thursday varsity action on the neutral turf of Wolf Stadium in Colorado City. The …
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.”
Obituaries
Virginia Simmons (Forshee)
Virginia Simmons (Forshee), 79, of Pittsburg, Texas, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, December 16, 2024, in Rowlett, Texas. Virginia was born August 16, 1945 in Dallas, Texas, to Virginia …
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 …
Concho Valley
Menard Certified As a Tourism Friendly Texas Community
Texas Governor Greg Abbott congratulated the City of Menard on Friday, December 6th. for being designated a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas. The designation came in the inaugural year of the program after the community completed a multi-step certification process.
Christmas at Old Fort Concho Slated for Weekend
Kick off the holiday season by visiting Fort Concho’s largest annual event. Held during the first full weekend in December, Christmas at Old Fort Concho transforms the fort’s 40 acres and 24 buildings into a winter wonderland. Everything gets underway at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7th and concludes at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8th.
ASU Choirs ‘Silent Night’ Holiday Concert Slated
The Angelo State University Chorale will host its annual holiday concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, at the First Presbyterian Church of San Angelo, located at 32 N. Irving St. in downtown San Angelo.
Lone Star State

89th Session of the Texas Legislature to Convene January 14th

The 89th Texas legislative session begins on Jan. 14 with a still-unresolved race for speaker of the Texas House of Representatives.

Abbott Directs DPS to Surge Anti-Terrorism Task Force Resources

Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to surge Texas Anti-Terrorism Task Force resources to aggressively combat radical jihadist terrorism. This comes just days after Shamsud-Din Jabbar from Houston was inspired by ISIS to commit the terror attack in New Orleans that killed 14 people.

US, Mexico Agree to Overhaul to Stop Leaks Posing Failure Risk at Amistad Dam

For 30 years, American and Mexican officials have known that the Amistad International Dam suffers from leaks that increasingly put the dam at risk of failure and pose a threat to hundreds of thousands of people living downstream.
Web extras
(Family Features) People ages 65 and older can kick off a healthy new year by getting vaccinated for flu, COVID-19 and RSV. These respiratory infections can become more dangerous as people age.
(Family Features) A new year can bring feelings of hope and optimism. This can be especially true for pregnant people as they look forward to the arrival of their baby.
Caring.com reports on the evolving legislative approach to Alzheimer's in 2024 and beyond.
Outwander used USDA Forest Service data to identify year-round campgrounds in national forests and provided information about their availability.
Lifestyle
Karyne Jones says it’s a good thing the CDC now recommends that everyone over 50 get a pneumococcal vaccine.
Updated Pneumococcal Vaccine Recommendations Will Help Save Lives
by Karyne Jones (NAPSI)—Good news for those Americans over the age of 50 (and the people who care about them): You now have access to vaccines to stop the spread of pneumococcal disease, or …
A beginner's regimen: The power of core nutritional supplements
Life Extension details which nutritional supplements are best to take, how to pick supplements formulated with safety and quality, and how to make them work best for you.
Can AI get you into college? Admissions expert says think again
Study.com talks to an admissions expert to understand exactly how to use AI to enhance a college essay without overstepping critical lines.
Ultimate guide to 16 fun things to do in Chicago
GetYourGuide shares cool things to do in Chicago, from seeing its swoon-worthy skyline to taking mouthwatering food tours.
The impact of toxic work culture on employee turnover, well-being
LA Post reveals the impact a toxic workplace has on employee turnover and wellbeing, in addition to company productivity.
New Book, MIND-BODY BIRTH, Provides Guide to Fearless Child Birth
New Book, MIND-BODY BIRTH, Provides Guide to Fearless Child Birth
(NewsUSA) -  Birth can be scary. Prior to the global pandemic in 2020, it was estimated that 10 to 15 percent of women in the United States had a fear of childbirth so strong that it impacted their …
Yes, I am a bit chilly, why?
Is winter miserable for wildlife?
When you’re warm and cozy inside, it can be natural to wonder if the animals you see outside your window this winter are doing OK. Don’t worry – they’re doing better out there than you would.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with its Crew Dragon capsule launches from Cape Canaveral, Fla., in January 2024.
Why does a rocket have to go 25,000 mph to escape Earth?
A rocket needs to overcome the force of gravity to leave Earth behind.
A firefighting plane dumps water on one of the fires in the Los Angeles area in January 2025.
Firefighting planes are dumping ocean water on the Los Angeles fires − why using saltwater is typically a last resort
In emergencies, dumping ocean water on fires may be the best option. But seawater can have long-term effects on equipment and ecosystems, as a novel coastal experiment shows.
President George Washington, left, and his Cabinet: Henry Knox, secretary of war; Alexander Hamilton, secretary of the Treasury; Thomas Jefferson, secretary of state; and Edmund Randolph, attorney general.
When presidents would send handwritten lists of their nominees to the Senate, things were a lot different
The US now faces the likelihood of a bruising and raucous set of confirmation hearings − a clear break from the cooperative system the founders established.