KRESS ISD

Lori Defries has been teaching for about 20 years. She attended WTAMU and graduated in 1997. She taught elementary and middle school, and this will be her first job teaching high school. She has 3 kids, 4 grandkids and 2 dogs. Reading is her passion.

Swisher County Farm Bureau Honor First Responders

Swisher County Farm Bureau held a lunch to thank the Swisher County first responders for their selfless service.The fire departments of Tulia, Kress and Happy, with help from many others agencies from across the state did a great job handling the recent grass fires.

Texas 4-H Roundup

Lynnlea Johnson, 1st Place, Fashion Show-Semi-Formal/Formal Category.Avery Goss, Addi Reed, Rhett Reed and Avary Wesley, 3rd Place Livestock Skill-athon Team.Addi Reed, 1st Place Individual in Reasons, 2nd Swine and 9th Cattle, Qualifying Livestock Judging.

Kress School Activities

June 11Chicken drumstick, mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit, rice krispy treat, milk June 15X-treme burrito, corn, mixed fruit, milk June 16Chicken nuggets, mac & cheese, carrots, squash, fruit, milk June 17Hamburger, chips, tomato cup, broccoli, pears, milk June 18

TULIA ATHLETIC BANQUET

The project will complement the existing 600 MW Hornet Solar, reinforcing Swisher County as a hub for responsible energy development and long-term economic investment.

YARD OF THE WEEK

Annual Shark in the Park held

The 6th Annual Shark in the Park was a big success. The day turned out to be perfect. The overcast skies held off the rain until the event was completed. Families and friends were able to enjoy the free fun event organized by the Outcome in memory of Amy Cottrell.

THE BIBLE SAYS

Joshua said, “In his pride the wicked does not seek God; in all his thoughts there is no room for God” (Psalm 10:4). The proud are so consumed with themselves that their thoughts are far from God.

USDA Approves Emergency Conservation Assistance for Swisher County

The U.S.

Angelo State University Announces Spring 2026 Graduates

SAN ANGELO, TX (06/01/2026)-- Angelo State University conferred 901 undergraduate and graduate degrees on 891 graduates, including Luke Unterkircher of Tulia, TX, during the 2026 Spring commencement exercises on May 15, 2026, at the Junell Center/Stephens Arena in San Angelo, Texas.