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“Rosalio, your commitment to protecting our freedom has not gone unnoticed,” Judy Bissett said. /Photo by Chris Lemieux

The more [tickets] you have, the more odds you have of winning a gun or prize, but they sell a lot of tickets,” Mike Smith said. /Photo by Chris Lemieux

Eldorado Game Dinner marks opening of deer season

November 14, 2024

Eldorado—The Eldorado Game Association (EGA) held its 38th annual Game Dinner at the Schleicher County Civic Center on Nov. 2. This tradition marks...

When Kurt Bean was asked what the greatest challenge was at a Horseless Goat Roping, he replied, "Catchin' one." / Photo by Chris Lemieux.

Horseless goat roping event benefits OHS FFA

November 14, 2024

Ozona—The Ozona High School (OHS) Agricultural Department hosted its second annual Horseless Goat Roping event, which raised funds for the Ozona...

Fr. Timothy Hayter rides a horse in the Día de los Muertos parade. /Photo by Chris Lemieux

Church celebrates All Souls Day and Día de los Muertos

November 14, 2024

Ozona—All Souls' Day is a solemn but festive celebration observed on Nov. 2 in many Christian traditions. It is a time to remember and pray for the...

Extravaganza is spook-tacular success

November 7, 2024

Ozona—Crockett County transformed into a festive wonderland on the evening of Oct. 31 as the Crockett County Fire, Sheriff and Animal Control...

Stellar deer season expected this fall

November 7, 2024

Austin—Drought-quenching spring rains and productive habitats have led biologists to predict another year of plentiful opportunities for hunters to fill their bellies and...

Mrs. Komechak’s horticulture class learns to use pumpkins to create a display. The class will use
the seeds to start their own pumpkin patch. /Photo provided by Ozona High School.

Class learns pumpkinology

October 31, 2024

$The Tsuchinshan-ATLAS comet shines at dusk in the Ozona sky. \Photo by Chris Lemieux.$ Comet graces nighttime sky

October 17, 2024

Ozona—Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS appeared in Ozona skies this week and will remain visible until Oct. 26.Astronomers at the Purple Mountain...

Ira Miller smiles at a funny story relayed by Corinne of their youngers years as sisters. /Photo by Chris Lemieux.

Sisters discuss their lives

October 10, 2024

Ozona—Iradell Miller and Corinne Gibson are sisters living in Ozona whose lives span more than 200 years.  Corinne was married and raised a family...

Delaney McGee, all decked out in firefighter gear, "I think it's fun, and good for the kids." Photo courtesy Chris Lemieux.

Touch-a-Truck/BBQ Cookoff engages families

October 10, 2024

Ozona—Rebecca Taylor, a County Extension Agent, and Nikkie Bishop, a Wesleyan Nurse, served as co-organizers for the first annual Touch-a-Truck and...

Writer creates stories about West Texas

October 10, 2024

Once a schoolteacher, Kayla Davidson transformed her love for education, teaching, and storytelling into a children's book author career, drawing from her life experiences...

Homecoming Court

October 3, 2024

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Centenarian sisters recall their lives

October 3, 2024

Ozona—Corinne (104) and Ira (101) grew up in a world where family was not just a bond but a lifeline. Born into a time when survival was as much...

Texas Historical Commission reviews Red River War

October 3, 2024

Ozona—The Texas Historical Commission presented a discussion on the Red River War, highlighting a series of battles 160 years ago. During the Red River War, from 1874 to...

$“We welcome everyone. Our group is a colorful tapestry of backgrounds,” Elizabeth Chavez-Taylor. \Photo by Chris Lemleux$ Dance troupe welcomes everyone

September 19, 2024

Sonora—In this small Texas town at the back door of the Hill Country, a vibrant celebration of Mexican heritage unfolds each time the Saint Ann's...