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HOMECOMING QUEEN

Miss Abigail Rodriguez was crowned the 2022 Homecoming Queen during halftime on September 23, 2022. She is the daughter of Lionel and Lori Cervantez. -- ANGIE BRYANT | THE DEVIL’S RIVER NEWS

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Sheriff Chavez Submits Resignation, Commissioners Appoint Castro to Fill the Vacancy

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 1:55 PM

Sutton County Commissioners met Monday, September 26, 2022 to handle a rather light agenda and appoint a new sheriff.

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Sonora Broncos Varsity Routs Harper on Homecoming

Wednesday, September 28, 2022 1:52 PM

The 1-3 Harper Longhorns were the Sonora Broncos 2022 Homecoming opponent last Friday night in Bronco Stadium. The two teams last met in September 2015 with Sonora winning 48-14. This year, the Broncos put on a lightning quick display of shock and awe by scoring 48 of the 61 points in the first half of the game.

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Sutton County Health Foundation Has a Lot More Fish to Fry

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 1:32 PM

The Sutton County Health Foundation will hold its only money raising project, the annual Fish Fry, on Sunday, October 2, 2022.

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Broncos Go 3-1 in Non-District Play After Beating Alpine

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 1:29 PM

The Sonora Bronco varsity football team was on the road last Friday in Alpine ISD’s stadium and played the 3A Div 2 Alpine Bucks (0-3) for the 23rd time in football history. Last year, the Broncos defeated the Bucks 42 -19 for Sonora’s Homecoming.

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JV Broncos Shut Out the Eagles

Wednesday, September 14, 2022 1:46 PM

The JV Broncos traveled to Eldorado as the final part of the Thursday triple header last week and “threw” their second shutout in a row.

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Commissioners Vote to Lower Tax Rate to 66.57¢

Wednesday, September 14, 2022 1:45 PM

Sutton County Commissioners met on Monday, September 12, 2022 to vote on a proposed tax rate.

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Sonora Broncos Lose the Battle of the Reds Against Coahoma

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 2:43 PM

Driving into Coahoma on Friday, September 2nd, I saw a sign that touted the Coahoma Bulldogs as Big Red. The Bulldogs came out dressed out in deep red and white uniforms. They had a mission to win this game after the stinging defeat last Friday to our fellow district opponent the Forsan Buffaloes 21-13. Win it, they did by a score of 31-27.

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Hunter Education Course to Be Offered September 17th

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 2:41 PM

Deer season is just around the corner. There will be thousands of hunters in the field in pursuit of a white-tailed deer. But before going to deer camp, there are two things to keep in mind- safety and the law.

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Broncos Convincingly Win Home Opener

Wednesday, August 31, 2022 2:27 PM

It was an electric atmosphere at Bronco Stadium for the 2022 home opener versus longtime rival the Ballinger Bearcats (3A-D2). These two rivals have played 45 times since 1923. The teams have won 22 and lost 22 times with one tie.

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Governor Abbott, TxDOT Announce Record $85 Billion 10-Year Transportation Plan

Wednesday, August 31, 2022 2:24 PM

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced the adoption of the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) 2023 Unified Transportation Program (UTP), advancing a record $85 billion, 10-year statewide roadway construction plan. The 2023 UTP reflects an unprecedented level of projected transportation funding dedicated to improving transportation safety, addressing congestion and rural connectivity, and preserving roadways for Texas drivers.

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Recent Obituaries

Billy Conrad Gosney

Mr. Billy Conrad Gosney, 92, Of Junction, TX, passed away on September 23, 2022. He was born September 18, 1930, in Ballinger, TX, to Russell “Goose” Gosney and Nettie Wright Gosney. The oldest of three boys, Bill grew up playing football, milking dairy cows, boxing, riding bulls, and taking any job that paid money.

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Emile F. VanderStucken

Emile F. VanderStucken III, also known as Van, died at Morris Hall Meadows in Lawrenceville, NJ on September 22, 2022, at age 79.

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Nancy Davis

Nancy Bess Wilson Davis, 82, passed away peacefully at her home in Sonora, Texas surrounded by family and close friends on September 12, 2022. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church with Reverend Susan Burnham officiating.

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Stanton Schofield Bundy III

Stanton Schofield Bundy III died peacefully at his home in Bandera, Texas, Saturday, September 3, 2022. He was 74.

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