JACKIE VENEGAS (right) and escort, and cousin, Kane Venegas are all smiles after Jackie was announced as this year’s Ozona High School Homecoming Queen Friday night at Lion Stadium. MAKALYA FLORES | LION YEARBOOK
Thursday, September 17, 2020
CCCCSD Superintendent Raul Chavarria announced new online learning guidelines for the school district Thursday.
These guidelines were given approval by the CCCCSD School Board at their regular meeting Wednesday, Sept. 16.
The guidelines state that starting Sept. 28, all students are required to…
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
The Crockett County Commissioners Court adopted the 2021 Official Budget and 2020 county tax rates at their regular meeting Monday. This year’s total county tax rate is $.893018 per $100 valuation, which is $.054 less than last year’s total county tax rate.
The commissioners also approved Crockett…
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Family Health Center of Ozona officials reported Monday that the last positive COVID-19 test for Crockett County was 19 days ago.
The Texas Department of State Health Services reported 164 total cases for Crockett County with only three active. There have been 155 recoveries locally and six deaths…
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
It wasn’t the homecoming ending the Lions were looking for Friday night as they lost to the Reagan County Owls 46-13.
The Owls dominated over the Lions racking up 32 points by halftime.
“We were all disappointed with our showing against Big Lake Friday night. That’s obviously not how we wanted to…
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Even during a pandemic, it’s best to not mess with Texas.
Texas Department of Transportation officials noticed more personal protective equipment -- face masks, wipes and gloves -- on the side of roads and highways, so they called in the big guns for a new round of “Don’t mess with Texas”…
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
“A baby is God’s opinion that the world should go on.” Carl Sandburg
My wife and I couldn’t have kids so we had thousands of them... baby lambs, calves, piglets, you name it, we’ve had them. Although I know a lot about baby lambs and calves, my knowledge of Homo sapien babies is woefully lacking.…
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
No doubt this school year looks drastically different than expected. As students and teachers return to the classroom––physically and virtually––I am incredibly proud of the schools in Senate District 19. I am also very proud of the hard work we did last Legislative Session to support Texas public…
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
As our nation continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic and political unrest, we still have a broader global threat to be concerned about: The Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Guanghui Energy—a company owned by a member of the CCP—is attempting to gain access to the Texas power grid by…
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
DISTRICT COURT
AUGUST 6, 2020
• Charli Kay West, 24, pled true to possession of a controlled substance in a drug-free zone, third-degree felony (enhanced). Sen tenced to five years of community supervision with Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Facility as a condition of probation, $1,845 old…
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
A Crockett County Grand Jury handed up indictments on June 12.
Daniel Tobias Lynch-Garza, 19, of Sumerset, Texas, was indicted on two counts of aggravated sexual assualt of a child, first-degree felony. Lynch-Garza allegedly intentionally and knowingly assaulted a child who was younger than 14…
Melissa Perner
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
The Crockett County Commissioners Court adopted the 2021 Official Budget and 2020 county tax rates…
Melissa Perner
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Family Health Center of Ozona officials reported Monday that the last positive COVID-19 test for…
Melissa Perner
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
It wasn’t the homecoming ending the Lions were looking for Friday night as they lost to the Reagan…
News Staff
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
JACKIE VENEGAS (right) and escort, and cousin, Kane Venegas are all smiles after Jackie was announced as this year’s Ozona High School Homecoming Queen Friday night at Lion Stadium. MAKALYA FLORES | LION YEARBOOK.
News
News Staff
Thursday, September 17, 2020
CCCCSD Superintendent Raul Chavarria announced new online learning guidelines for the school district Thursday.
These guidelines were given approval by the…
News Staff
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Type of Calls
Livestock/wild/domestic animal complaints 1
911/fire assistance 1
Civil complaints 1
Civil documents served 0
Criminal complaints/…
News Staff
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
A Crockett County Grand Jury handed up indictments on June 12.
Daniel Tobias Lynch-Garza, 19, of Sumerset, Texas, was indicted on two counts of aggravated…
Sports
Rhonnie Lester
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
The Owls from Big Lake came to town on Thursday, Sept. 10, and had their wings clipped 42-0.
The Seventh Grade Offense scored quickly and often on big plays…
Rhonnie Lester
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
OZONA MIDDLE SCHOOL
The Eighth Grade Lions fought a hard fought game and secured a 12-6 victory over the Owls of Big Lake.
The defense led the way for the…
News Staff
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
JV LION ETHAN GONZALEZ stops a Reagan County Owl during a cold, wet game Thursday in Big Lake. The JV Lions won 8-0. The JV Lions will take on Sweetwater at 5:…
Lifestyle
News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
A Hunter Education Course will be held Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Crockett County 4-H Office in Ozona.
Cost is $15 per student to be paid by cash or check on…
Susie Childress
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
September is National Senior Center Month and thankfully covid-19 cases are down in our community. Crockett County Senior Center will re-open in celebration of…
News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Wednesday, Sept. 9
• Mexican Train Dominoes, 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Center
Thursday, Sept. 10
• Quilting, 9:30 a.m. at the Senior Center
• Bingo, 2 p.m.…
Obituaries
News Staff
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Anthony “Tony” Zuniga, age 72, passed away on September 2, 2020 in San Angelo, Texas.
Tony was born on June 22, 1948 in Albuquerque, N.M., to Eliseo and Josie…
News Staff
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather departed this life today September 5, 2020 to be with the Lord Our God, and his family…
News Staff
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Lifelong resident of Ozona, Texas was born to Placido and Maria Borrego on April 24, 1959. He died August 27, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his parents,…
Columns/Opinions
Here's To Your Health
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
I tried a colon detoxification cleanse a few years back and came away wondering why I even wasted my time and money. I did not experience any discernable…
Hurd On The Hill
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
As our nation continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic and political unrest, we still have a broader global threat to be concerned about: The Chinese…
Pete’s PeriÓdico
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
No doubt this school year looks drastically different than expected. As students and teachers return to the classroom––physically and virtually––I am…
