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Sonora City Council Hear Public Comments Before Agenda Items

Sonora City Hall was the happening place to be Monday, April 15, 2024, as numerous citizens flooded the chambers. Although several people were there, only four individuals actually signed in to speak their minds on a proposed holding facility for illegal immigrants.

County Commissioners Meet to Handle Light Agenda

The Sutton County Commissioners met Monday, April 8, 2024 at the Sutton County Annex to handle a light agenda.

Record Falls as Colts and Lady Colts Make it a Clean Sweep at the Reagan County Relays

On Thursday, March 21, 2024 the Colts and Lady Colts took care of business in Reagan County before heading into their district meet in Ozona.

S.C. Hospital Board Names Marshall CEO

The Sutton County Hospital Board of Directors held a special meeting on Thursday, March 21, 2024 where they appointed Joe Marshall the new Chief Executive Officer.
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Obituaries
Cheryl Glynn Lock
Cheryl Glynn Lock
Cheryl Emfinger Lock went to be with her Savior on Sunday, April 28th, 2024. She was born on January 13th, 1947, to Bernice and Thurman Emfinger in New Braunfels, Texas. Thurman was stationed in Japan after World War II. He was killed in a plane crash while serving in Japan when Cheryl was three-years-old.
Kenneth C. Kordzik
Mr. Kenneth C. Kordzik of Fredericksburg passed away on Friday, April 5th at the age of 89 years.
Jo Bess Jackson
Jo Bess Jackson, of Dallas, Texas, passed away on Wednesday April 3, 2024 in Dallas. She will always be remembered as a powerful and loving mother, friend and colleague to all that knew and loved her.
Local Public Notices
May 2, 2024
1) Property Owners Can Protest Property Values 2)Notice to creditors 3) Property Tax protest and appeal procedures 4) Attention Property Owners 5) Appraisal Notices 2024 Tax Year 6)Texas Comptroller Rights Publication
April 25, 2024
1) April 25 Road and Bridge 2) Tabulating Equpment
April 4, 2024
1) 2nd Notice Victor's Automotive; 2) Fluid Injection Permit Application, 3) AEP Texas Rate Request
March 21, 2024
Texas AEP Notice of Rate Request
February 22, 2024
1) Sheriff's Sale
Sports
DETERMINATION
Kameryn Aguero pushed through with sheer determination to beat Wall in the 4x400m race at the ASU Spring Break Invitational on Thursday, March 14, 2024.
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Broncos and Lady Broncos Compete at Spring Break ASU Invitational
While others were off enjoying spring break the Bronco and Lady Broncos were competing at the Angelo State University Invitational Track Meet on Thursday, March 14, 2024.
Sonora Hosts the Annual Colt Relays and Bronco Relays
On Thursday, February 22, 2024 Sonora hosted the annual Colt and Lady Colt relays. The 8th grade girls and the 7th grade boys place first in the home relay event. Results are as follows:
Concho Valley
Owning Your Piece of Texas Workshop Set April 23 in SA
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host an “Owning Your Piece of Texas: Key Laws Texas Landowners Need to Know” workshop on April 23 in San Angelo.
ASU News: $5.2 Million Gift for New Golf Facility
Angelo State University has received a $5.2 million gift from an anonymous donor to fund construction of an all-inclusive new golf facility, the Angelo State Golf Complex, on the east side of the ASU campus.
Ft. McKavett Archeology Exhibiton
Fort McKavett State Historic Site will host an archeology exhibition at its visitor center museum on Friday, March 1, 2024. Special tours and exhibits will be featured.
Lone Star State

Early Voting Underway in Local Elections Across Texas

Early voting began Monday, April 22 for municipal, school board and various bond elections. It ends on April 30 with Saturday, May 4 being election day. What is on the ballot depends on where you live.

Doves Dying Across Texas Due to Trichomoniasis

AUSTIN –The National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC) has confirmed several doves collected across Texas, including the Trans Pecos and Rolling Plains, tested positive for Trichomoniasis.

2024-25 Hunting, Migratory Game Bird Regulations Approved

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission have approved hunting regulations for the 2024-25 season with the following modifications and clarifications to 2024-25 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations:

SRSU Hosts US Border Patrol for Evidence Collection Training

The Sul Ross Department of Homeland Security and Criminal Justice hosted a Certified Evidence Collection Specialist Train the Trainers program for the U.S. Border Patrol-Big Bend Sector in March.
Lifestyle
A visual history of campus protests in the US
Stacker compiled images of student-led demonstrations from the past century to contextualize the history of protests on American college campuses.
Defend your flock: 4 tips for backyard bird owners
(BPT) - Raising backyard chickens has become increasingly popular, and an estimated 10.6 million U.S. households — from city dwellers to rural residents — own poultry. However, many of …
Why auto insurance premiums will continue rising in 2024
Way.com outlines all of the reasons why auto insurance premiums will continue to rise.
3 expert tips to manage your puppy's dental health
(BPT) - Every new puppy owner has a camera roll full of pictures, but don't let that sweet puppy smile fool you — good dental health requires a plan.By the age of three years, most dogs will …
Voters in 12 states may decide on abortion in 2024, including 3 states where abortion is confirmed on the ballot—Florida, Maryland and New York
Ballotpedia provides the most recent updates on abortion-related ballot measure certifications and potential measures.