Tuesday, August 4, 2020
The Ozona Lions opened their season Monday with football workouts.
COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions were discussed with all players, including each player having their own water bottle during practices and games.
Coaches and trainers were wearing masks as well.
The UIL has stated that people…
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Crockett County hit 154 total positive cases over the weekend.
As of Monday, Aug. 3, the county had 72 active cases, 78 recovered and three deaths, according to the state COVID-19 dashboard.
The state also lists that Crockett County has had 341 COVID-19 tests performed.
While the number of…
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Filing period for Crockett County CCSD School Board Election will run through Aug. 17.
Positions that are up for the Nov. 3 Election are: District 1 – currently held by Orlando DeHoyos, Districts 2 and 6 – both are currently vacant and the At-Large District – currently held by Travis Davidson, who…
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Crockett County Sheriff candidate Chip Magee has filed a lawsuit in federal court claiming wrongful termination.
Magee filed the suit on July 2 in the Northern District of Texas San Angelo Division.
Court records state that on Dec. 3, 2019, Magee was unlawfully discharged by current Crockett…
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Thank you for all the well wishes after my first “Capital Highlights” column last week. I also appreciate the emails suggesting topics of high interest.
Agriculture, oil, education and health care top the list so far, but please keep the conversation going about what’s happening in your corner of…
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Cows are supposedly “dumb” animals and yet I have learned a lot from them, such as...
1. Don’t shoot the bull.
2. If someone wants to load you up and take you to town put up a big fight. There is danger lurking there.
3. When your offspring become of age and leave home no amount of bawling will…
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
In the wake of disasters, the first step is always response - that initial lifesaving push. Following the tornadoes in North Texas, for example, Texans came together to perform search and rescue operations, provide medical care, and set up emergency shelters. At some point, the transition to…
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Up until I was 20 years old, the only thing that came to my mind when I thought of nature was a painful jellyfish sting I received as a kid during my family’s only summer vacation. It was our first time heading to the beach. Needless to say, I stayed away from the ocean for some time after that…
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Texas A&M Forest Service Firefighters continue to battle grass fires in both Crockett and Val Verde counties.
The Pocket Complex is comprised of three fires:
- Pocket Fire, Val Verde County - 613 acres, 70% contained
- White Mesa Fire, Crockett County - 5 acres, 100% contained
- South Tower…
Raul Reyes seeking recount in Republican runoff against Tony Gonzales for U.S. Rep. Will Hurd’s seat
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Raul Reyes announced Friday night that he will seek a recount in the razor-thin Republican primary runoff to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, R-Helotes, in his national battleground district.
Reyes’ announcement came after the Texas GOP certified the results of his July 14 runoff against Tony…
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
“For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel.” Colossians 1:5
How many truths are there in existence today; how many gospels, how many Christ’s? There is only one truth because there is only one gospel and only one Christ. The…
Melissa Perner
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Crockett County hit 154 total positive cases over the weekend.
As of Monday, Aug. 3, the county…
News Staff
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Filing period for Crockett County CCSD School Board Election will run through Aug. 17.
Positions…
Melissa Perner
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Crockett County Sheriff candidate Chip Magee has filed a lawsuit in federal court claiming wrongful…
Melissa Perner
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
The Ozona Lions opened their season Monday with football workouts. COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions were discussed with all players, including each player having their own water bottle during practices and games.
News
News Staff
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Wednesday, Aug. 5
• CCCCSD On-site Registration, all school campuses; Online Registration at ozonaschools.net
• OHS Summer Band Flutes, Clarinets, Trumpets,…
News Staff
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Helping Hands is in need of volunteers to deliver meals to the elderly. If you have some time, or need some community service for school, come by or call (325…
Susie Childress
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
I personally, am a bit depressed about the conditions we are all living with right now.
I began the job of director of Crockett County Senior Center the first…
Sports
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Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Summer Weight Room Schedule
Monday-Thursday and mornings only on Fridays starting Tuesday, June 16, - July 31 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. for both…
News Staff
Tuesday, July 7, 2020
All incoming 7th-12th grade boys and girls will meet at the track at 6:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday. We will be following CDC/UIL guidelines. Please bring your own…
News Staff
Friday, May 15, 2020
LANA HARRISON was recently honored with TAPPS All-State Soccer Awards. She was named First Team All-District, First Team All-State and Academic All-State. Lana…
Lifestyle
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Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Aug. 5 – Catherine Herrera, Alisha Bullard, Patsy Hester, Jill Koerth, Abby Newton, Doug Duncan, Seth Peerson, Jeremy Munoz, Melody Villarreal and Italy…
News Staff
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
July 29 – Arnold Vargas, Rick Pennington, Sandra Barrera, Linda Kay Vasquez, Sandra Reyes, Kim Gillit, Matthew Pena, Nicole Perez, Deyanira Meza, Lourdes…
News Staff
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
July 15 - Enrique Galvan, Miranda Flores, Kendra A. Sarabia, Kayla A. Sarabia, Nathan Pena-Alfaro, Luis Villarreal and Linda Borrego
July 16 - Jackie Martinez…
Obituaries
News Staff
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Eusevio Dehoyos Longoria also known as ‘Chevo’ Pastor of Templo Bautista Jerusalém was born May 15, 1936 to Ofilia and Alberto Longoria. Eusevio was born and…
News Staff
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
On the evening of July 27, 2020 while surrounded by her family Beatrice Molina Galvan passed peacefully in San Angelo, Texas.
She was born and raised in Ozona…
News Staff
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Elma Hernandez Buckner went to be with her heavenly Father on Monday, July 20, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones.
Elma was born May 5, 1933 in Alpine, Texas…
Columns/Opinions
Hurd On The Hill
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Up until I was 20 years old, the only thing that came to my mind when I thought of nature was a painful jellyfish sting I received as a kid during my family’s…
U.s Senator Guest Column
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
In the wake of disasters, the first step is always response - that initial lifesaving push. Following the tornadoes in North Texas, for example, Texans came…
It’s The Pitts
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Cows are supposedly “dumb” animals and yet I have learned a lot from them, such as...
1. Don’t shoot the bull.
2. If someone wants to load you up and take…
