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2022 Star Spangled Celebration - Event Info

Friday, June 17, 2022 12:20 PM

Big Lake’s biggest celebration of the year will take place Saturday, July 2nd at Reagan County’s North Park.
This year’s event will feature Wade Bowen, Randall King, Geru Y Su Legion 7 and Ariel Hutchins along with a huge fireworks show.
Here are some things that will help make sure you make the most of this FREE ADMISSION event!

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Local Author to Host Book Release Next Thursday

Thursday, June 16, 2022 9:25 AM

Big Lake Author Scott Myers will host a book release next Thursday, June 23, at the First Baptist Church’s Fellowship Hall.
The event, which begins at 7 p.m., will feature Myers reading a passage from his new book, ‘Not My Will.’

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City to Enforce Firework Ordinance this 4th of July

Thursday, June 16, 2022 8:27 AM

The City of Big Lake would like to remind everyone that it is illegal to use fireworks within the City Limits. That includes any firework that is larger than a blank for a cap gun.
There will be no warnings this year. All violators caught using fireworks within the City Limits will receive a citation.

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Apply Now - Prescribed Fire Grants for Texas Plains Region Now Open

Thursday, June 16, 2022 7:28 AM

Texas A&M Forest Service is now accepting grant applications for the State Fire Assistance for Mitigation – Plains Prescribed Fire Grant through August 15, 2022.
Prescribed fire is the planned application of a low-intensity fire to the landscape by fire and fuel specialist. The practice is a strategic, planned land management tool that uses fire to achieve set goals and are planned in accordance with applicable laws, policies and regulations.

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Reagan County Softball Places 6 on 5-3A All-District Team

Thursday, June 9, 2022 11:30 PM

1st Team: Gillian Mendoza & Jenni Delacruz
2nd Team: Emrie Romero & Abigail Rodriguez
Honorable Mention: Aliyah Chavez & Abby Narvaez

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Karen Dorsey Named Reagan County Elementary Teacher of the Year

Thursday, June 9, 2022 11:00 PM

Reagan County Elementary School is proud to announce the 2022 Teacher of the Year, our amazing music teacher, Mrs. Karen Dorsey.
Mrs. Dorsey started sharing her love of music long before she started teaching at Reagan County Elementary School.

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Representative Darby Receives Bob Bullock Award for Outstanding Public Service

Thursday, June 9, 2022 10:00 PM

Representative Drew Darby (San Angelo) received the Bob Bullock Award for Outstanding Public Service at the Texas Digital Government Summit in Austin.
Government Technology presents the Bob Bullock Award each year to a Texas executive or elected official who exemplifies outstanding leadership, innovation, and dedication to serving Texas citizens. Bob Bullock served as Texas Comptroller from 1975 to 1991 and Texas Lieutenant Governor from 1991 until 1999.

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Federal Government Tie School Lunch Funding to Combating Discrimination Against LGBTQI+ Community

Thursday, June 9, 2022 10:32 AM

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) announced Sunday, June 5, 2022, that it will interpret the prohibition on discrimination based on sex found in Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and in the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly the Food Stamp Program, to include discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

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Kayla Myers Addresses the Class of 2022 as Reagan County Valedictorian

Thursday, June 2, 2022 11:00 PM

Kayla Myers graduated as the Valedictorian of the Reagan County High School Class of 2022. She is the daughter of Scott and Shelly Myers. She received a total of $19,750 in scholarships.
Below is her address to the Class of 2022:

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Christian DeLuna Addresses the Class of 2022 as Reagan County Salutatorian

Thursday, June 2, 2022 10:00 PM

Christian DeLuna graduated as the Salutatorian of the Reagan County High School Class of 2022. He is the son of Victoria Garcia and Jaime DeLuna. He received a total of $9,000 in scholarships.
Below is his address to the Class of 2022:

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