Aspermont News

Thomas Metthe/Reporter-News Eric Thompson, left, of Anson, gets doused with a bucket of water from his friend, Mike Harper, from Hamlin, during the Independence Day Motorcycle Rally Saturday in Old Glory.

Fredrick Dalby was born to Fred B. Dalby and Mary Allie Rash Dalby on January 19, 1917 in Aspermont.

There will be one empty saddle this year as the 79th annual Texas Cowboy Reunion gets under way in Stamford on Wednesday.

Sandra Lou Schuessler, 65, joined our Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 20th following a courageous battle against cancer.

Nancy Newman Armstrong 80 of Andrews, passed away at Home Hospice House in Odessa Wednesday evening, May 27, 2009.

Ernestine Linsley Butler, 88 of Abilene, passed away Friday April 24th, 2009. A graveside service is scheduled for 11:00 am Monday April 27th at the Potosi Cemetery with Pastor Clyde Kieschnick officiating, under the direction of Piersall Benton Funeral Directors, 733 Butternut St.

William Harlan "Bill Wood passed away March 14, 2009 at Kent County Nursing Home.

Big Country YAHOO! Big Country Around the Big Country 03.13.09 ABILENE Public hearing: The Office of Neighborhood Services will hold a public hearing to discuss topics related to housing and community ...

After all bids came in over budget, the Odessa City Council will look at rejecting proposals for a sealcoat project at its Tuesday meeting.

Hometown: Aspermont. Currently taking a year off from Texas Tech University and touring the country as a national FFA vice president.

Residents across the Big Country welcomed an early morning rain today. A widespread gentle rain rolled across the Big Country, producing between a one-quarter and one-half inch of rain over much the area.

Immunizations: The Texas Department of State Health Services will hold an immunization clinic from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Anson Church of Christ Activity Hall.

Education YAHOO! Education Big Country school superintendents wary of stimulus money By Trish Choate Wednesday, January 28, 2009 The following Big Country school districts stand to receive an injection of ...

Jeff Kanady of Breckenridge celebrated his 29th birthday a few days early with first-, third- and fourth-place checks in the Number 3.5 roping of the Original Team Roping Association event at the expo center ...

A cold front blowing through the Big Country today could bring a few snow flurries, but it will only be a sprinkling and any freezing precipitation occurring around Abilene is not expected to stick.