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Friday's Internet Edition, 5:37 PM, July 3, 2009.
PBR Invades Rocksprings!
- Rocksprings, TX. (June 24, 2009) – The Professional Bull Riders are bucking into Rocksprings, TX on July 3 and 4, for a weekend filled with rank bulls, high scores and big wrecks. The Rocksprings Slick Rock Challenge, Enterprise Tour Bull Riding will begin at 7:00 p.m. nightly at the Edwards County Fairgrounds complex. The Slick Rock Challenge, PBR Enterprise Tour Event will showcase some of the most promising rising stars of the PBR, riding alongside fan favorites and veterans, as all the competitors face off against the most famous bucking bulls in the industry. Stock Contractors, Tino Martinez, Lufkin Ranch, . . . [Click for Full story]

INSIDE NEWS STORIES
Meeks qualifies to compete at NHSFR, world’s largest rodeo Denver (July 1, 2009) - Trey Paul Meeks, a 10th grade student at Rocksprings High School has earned a position on the Texas high school rodeo team and will be . . . [ Full story ]

Citizens question recent RISD bus barn contract By Roberta Geuea A recent contract award by the RISD school board for a new bus barn has created local controversy as it was given to an out of town . . . [ Full story ]

Flags will wave, the parade is coming July 4th
By Rachel Gallegos  I hope everyone is looking forward to the parade on Saturday morning, this is one of the oldest traditions in Edwards County.  I can’t wait to see . . . [ Full story ]
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Cattle Raisers oppose climate change bill, too costly for Texas ranchers
Fort Worth, Texas - The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association has sent a letter to Texas members of the U.S. House of Representatives urging them to vote against the American . . . [ Full story ]

FSA schedules five guaranteed loan program lender seminars
(COLLEGE STATION, TX), June 24, 2009 – Juan M. Garcia, Acting Texas State Executive Director for USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced the Agency’s 2009 Guaranteed Loan Program - . . . [ Full story ]

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John (Corky) Howard Frazier, Jr., of Leakey, Texas, died June 16, 2009 at the Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas at the age of 51. He was born December 12, . . . [ Full story ]
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Nine vie for Mr. or Miss Edwards County title

- By Carolyn Anderson
Nine RHS seniors have submitted their candidacy for Edwards County Chamber of Commerce’s Mr. or Miss Edwards County Contest. Setting a record for the number applying for the honor, the candidates submit a list of their high school and community accomplishments and write an essay to the Chamber. Judges then select the winner, who is awarded a $1,000 scholarship.
This year, the senior assignment was to write a letter to a friend explaining why moving to Edwards County would be a positive move.
Two males have entered the race this year.
Cleto Garcia, the son of Anacleto and Delma Garcia, has participated in football for the last three years. He was named to the 2nd Team All District his junior year. He participated in track his 10th and 11th grade seasons and powerlifting his sophmore year.
Manuel Zapata, son of Magnaleno and Belia Zapata, participated in football, cross country, One Act Play in his 10th and 11th grade years. In 10th grade, he was an individual regional qualifier in Cross Country track. This past year, he played basketball, ran track, was a Special Olympics and Little Dribblers volunteer, served as a church usher and helped with building the homecoming bonfire.
Sondee Splawn, daughter of Mistee Splawn, participated as a 9th grader in UIL, One Act Play, basketball, power lifting, tennis and track. In UIL, she placed 5th in computer applications at District and as a team, qualified as District Champions. In One Act Play, they advanced to Area. She was awarded her letter jacket that year. In 10th grade, Sondee participated in UIL, One Act Play, basketball, power lifting, track and golf. Again, as a team, they were District Champions. At Regional she placed 5th. In power lifting, she qualified for Regional and then on to State competition where she placed 5th. In golf, their team placed 2nd in District and qualified for Regional. This past year, her 11th, she again was busy in UIL, One Act Play, basketball, power lifting, track and golf. She placed 2nd in computer science and qualified for Regional. Their team placed third highest in their region. In power lifting, she qualified for Regional and State placing 5th at State. In golf, the girls team placed 2nd at District, and individually, Sondee was 2nd. They qualified for Regional competition.
Sara Rodriguez, daughter of Ylda R. Ortiz and granddaughter of Trine and Isabel Rangel, Sr., participated in 9th grade in power lifting, track and band. In 10th grade, Sara went all the way to State in power lifting and won a silver medal. She also served as cheerleader manager.
Rosario Romo, daughter of Reynaldo and Maria Romo, played basketball and tennis and participated in FFA her 9th grade year. In 10th grade, Rosario was varsity basketball player earning Honorable Mention and Academic All-District honors. She also ran track, played tennis, was on the Student Council, in One Act Play, was a Regional qualifier in power lifting, was inducted into the National Honor Society and received her letter jacket. In the 11th grade, she participated in basketball (earning Academic All District and 2nd Team All District honors), track, power lifting (Regional qualifier and State qualifier, placing 2nd at State), NHS, Student Council, cheerleader and One Act Play.
Erica Venegas, daughter of Jose and Mille Venegas, was active in basketball, FFA and was the water girl on the Angora Football team her freshman year. In 10th grade, she played basketball and was an FFA member. Her 11th grade year, she was a cheerleader and played basketball.
Judy Lynn Drazan is the daughter of Dana and Matt Drazan. In 9th grade, she competed in UIL academics, qualifying for Regional in literary criticism and editorial writing. She also took part in FFA and was a flag girl in the band. In 10th grade, she was in UIL, FFA, National Honor Society and tennis. She served as FFA vice-president, was a Regional qualifier in literary criticism, editorial writing and headline writing. She placed 5th in editorial writing at Regional. In 11th grade, she was in UIL, FFA, NHS and One Act Play. She served as the FFA secretary, was a Regional qualifier in literary criticism and headline writing, placing 6th in headline writing at Region. The FFA chapter chose her as their Sweetheart that year.
Norma Llamas is the daughter of Kristina and Juan Llamas. She loves to play basketball and was in the band her freshman year. After graduation, Norma plans to go to cosmetology school or become a massage therapist.
Giavanna Garcia, daughter of Andres and Alma Garcia, has been a teacher’s aide for the Special Education program.
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