Rocksprings Record and Texas Mohair Weekly

12/17/2025

12/14/2025

Obituary
Betty McNealy passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025 in Schleicher County Nursing Home, in Eldorado, Texas.

She was born in Grayson, Louisiana on November 30, 1940 to Lee Strebeck and Becky Strebeck (Maus). She married Douglas McNealy on April 23, 1960 and lived on the Bluff Creek Ranch until moving into Rocksprings where she was a member of the Baptist Church and worked at People’s State Bank for 18 years.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Douglas McNealy of 60 years.

She has survived by her son, Jay McNealy and wife Sarah of Eldorado, Tx. Her brother George Strebeck of San Angelo, Tx. Three grandsons, Kevin Quade McNealy and wife Shauna of Aztec, New Mexico, Levi Jackson and wife Jamie of Seminole, Tx, and Cole Jackson of Ashtola, Tx.

Graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2925 at the Rocksprings Cemetery, Rocksprings, Texas. Officiated by Pastor Mark Strebeck.

Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson, Funeral Home Rocksprings, Texas

12/13/2025

Rise and Shine! Today is the Edwards County Junior Livestock Show. Opening ceremonies start at 9:00am at the Spud Tatum Show Barn. Everyone is invited to come see our kids and their animal projects!

12/12/2025

⭐️🏀 ALL STAR NIGHT 🏀⭐️
Brought to you by the Lady A’s

📅 December 12, 2025
📍 Angora Gymnasium
⏰ Events begin at 5PM (starting with the Futures Game)

Join us for a fun-filled night for the whole community as we host All Star Night featuring:

🏀 Free Throw Contest – $1 entry
🏀 Half Court Shot – $3 entry
🏀 Skills Contest (RHS Freshmen & Sophomore Girls)
🏀 3-Point Contest (RHS Jr & Sr Girls)
🏀 Futures Game (RJH Girls)
🏀 Celebrity Game

🍽 Pulled Pork Plates – $10
🎁 Prizes for each event
🎉 Events for all ages

Come out, support our girls, and enjoy a great night of basketball and community!

12/10/2025

RISD staff, parents and community:

As a reminder- UIL rules require that all spectators demonstrate respectful, positive, and sportsmanlike conduct toward players, coaches, officials, and other fans. UIL-reported incidents across the state have emphasized the need to reinforce these expectations. In addition, our UIL District (31-A) has reported incidents of spectator ejections caused by unsportsmanlike conduct. These ejections led to suspensions including the ability to attend future UIL events. Rocksprings ISD asks for your continued partnership in modeling the sportsmanship we expect from our athletes. Let’s continue working together to ensure our events remain safe, enjoyable, and representative of RISD.

Please note the following important reminders:

Unsportsmanlike conduct by spectators—including yelling at officials, using inappropriate language, confronting coaches or players, or causing disruptions—is strictly prohibited. Doing so can also have a detrimental impact on the outcome of the game and our team.

UIL and district policy authorize the immediate removal of any spectator who engages in such behavior.

Ejections may result in additional consequences, including suspension from attending future UIL events.

Our students look to adults as examples. Positive, respectful support helps create a safe and encouraging environment for all participants.

12/10/2025

It’s time to brace for cedar fever season once again—an allergic reaction to the pollen released by mountain cedar trees, and unfortunately, you don’t have to be allergic to the pollen for it to affect you.

In Texas, the predominant species of mountain cedar is Ashe juniper, making cedar fever especially irritating in the Hill Country west of I-35 where there are primarily juniper trees mixed in with oaks and a few other species.

These trees typically begin producing pollen in mid-December, often triggered by colder weather or the passage of a cold front. Pollen production reaches its peak in mid-January, before slowly tapering off toward the beginning of March.

Read more about cedar fever in Texas here: https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/cedar-fever-season-begins-in-texas-2/

12/04/2025

Obituary
With faith in the Resurrection and the comfort of God’s eternal promise, we announce the peaceful passing of Josefa Ruiz on November 30, 2025, at the blessed age of 99. Surrounded in prayer and held in the love of her family, she entered the arms of our Lord after a long life marked by devotion, perseverance, and grace.

Born on October 26, 1926, she lived her life as a faithful daughter of the Church. Her days were woven with prayer, kindness, and quiet acts of service. She was a woman whose rosary was never far from her hands and whose trust in God guided her through every season of life.

A cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother was the heart of her family. She took joy in watching her family grow through the generations and found strength in the love and unity they shared. Her home was filled with the warmth of tradition—Sunday gatherings, home-cooked meals (homemade tortillas), and stories told with laughter and love.

Granny will be remembered for her steadfast faith, gentle wisdom, devotion to the Blessed Mother, generosity, love for her parish community. Her life was a quiet testament to the virtues of charity, humility, and hope.

She is survived by her children Dora Salas, Felix Ruiz, Elvira Vasques, Grace Flores and Gus Ruiz along with many others who loved her deeply. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Raul Ruiz, son Sonny Ruiz and grandson Pete and Carlos Lombraña, and now rejoins them in the peace of Christ.

Family and friends are invited to join in celebrating her life, praying for her eternal rest, and giving thanks for the gift of her presence among us.

May eternal light shine upon her and may her soul—and the souls of all the faithful departed—through the mercy of God rest in peace.

Amen.

A Viewing will be held 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Nelson Funeral Chapel, Rocksprings, Texas.

Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 1:30 p.m. Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Rocksprings, Texas.Interment will follow at the Rocksprings Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Rocksprings, Texas.

12/04/2025

Obituary
With faith in the Resurrection and the comfort of God’s eternal promise, we announce the peaceful passing of Josefa Ruiz on November 30, 2025, at the blessed age of 99. Surrounded in prayer and held in the love of her family, she entered the arms of our Lord after a long life marked by devotion, perseverance, and grace.

Born on October 26, 1926, she lived her life as a faithful daughter of the Church. Her days were woven with prayer, kindness, and quiet acts of service. She was a woman whose rosary was never far from her hands and whose trust in God guided her through every season of life.

A cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother was the heart of her family. She took joy in watching her family grow through the generations and found strength in the love and unity they shared. Her home was filled with the warmth of tradition—Sunday gatherings, home-cooked meals (homemade tortillas), and stories told with laughter and love.

Granny will be remembered for her steadfast faith, gentle wisdom, devotion to the Blessed Mother, generosity, love for her parish community. Her life was a quiet testament to the virtues of charity, humility, and hope.

She is survived by her children Dora Salas, Felix Ruiz, Elvira Vasques, Grace Flores and Gus Ruiz along with many others who loved her deeply. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Raul Ruiz, son Sonny Ruiz and grandson Pete and Carlos Lombraña, and now rejoins them in the peace of Christ.

Family and friends are invited to join in celebrating her life, praying for her eternal rest, and giving thanks for the gift of her presence among us.

12/04/2025

Obituary
Born on November 14, 1939, Diamantina known to all as “Tina” lived her life as a faithful and serene daughter of the church. Her days were woven with prayer, kindness and quiet acts of service. She was a woman whose rosary was never far from her hands and whose trust in God guided her through every season of life.

Not only was she a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she was also a loving and caring person to all the people who surrounded her.

Tina was a God loving, gentle, supportive, caring, patient, strong, warm, and attentive person. She worked at Rocksprings ISD for several years as an aide to migrant children and later moved to the elementary to assist the teachers and staff. She left the school district to open her own business until technology advanced making her business obsolete. She became a full-time grandmother, aka “Nana” to all of her grandchildren.

She is survived by her children and their spouses, Juan Jimenez Jr (son), and Maria Armandine “Bebe” (daughter); her eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Eduardo Franco and Maida Franco; loving husband, Juan Jimenez; daughter, Linda Jimenez; and sister, Aldenira DeLeon

Viewing will be held at 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Rocksprings, Texas.

Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held 9:30 a.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 4, 2025 at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Rocksprings, Texas. Interment will follow at the Rocksprings Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the personal care of Nelson Funeral Home of Rocksprings, Texas.

12/01/2025

First Presbyterian Church of Rocksprings. Sunday service at 8:30am with pastors Jim & Laurie Barker from Junction

Christmas Eve Service on Wednesday, December 24.

11/24/2025

Christmas on the Square 🎅🏽🤶🏽🎄⛄️❄️
✨Saturday, December 13th✨

⭐️Pictures with Santa
⭐️Local Vendors
⭐️Christmas Music
⭐️Hot Chocolate
⭐️Crafts