On Tuesday, the old DeLeon High School building was demolished to make way for a proposed new high school agriculture building. The building had been home to DeLeon students for over half a century until the new high school was completed two years ago. Richard Mohon conducted the demolition after the DeLeon ISD Board of Trustees voted to demolish the building last month.

First graders at DeLeon Elementary recently received free prevent tooth decay kits through the Fantastic Teeth Fan Club. Members of Armstrong Masonic Lodge, including Jerry Neeley and Kevin Caraway and led by Worshipful Master Jim Willey, assembled and delivered kits to the schools.

Next year, according to the University Interscholastic League, DeLeon High School will most likely be placed in Class AA for athletic purposes.

By JON AWBREY Publisher The DeLeon Bearcats varsity football team ended their most successful football season in 23 years Friday, falling to district rival Goldthwaite in a regional round in Brownwood by a heartbreaking 14-13 score.

Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced recently that state sales tax revenue in October was $2.14 billion, up 5.4 percent compared to October 2012. DeLeon’s most recent allocation decreased substantially...