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Sonora Forecast

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Senior Abby Bennie was voted the Standard-Times athlete of the week for her performance during the week of October 4, 2021 - October 9, 2021. With the 1,283 votes cast, Bennie came out on top with 455 votes. She had 35 assists, 11 digs, 4 aces, and 3 kills as Sonora beat Coahoma and Reagan County, which then improved them to a 4-0 lead in District 5-3A volleyball. Bennie has been playing volleyball since 7th grade and her future plans are to attend Texas A&M and study forensic science. -- JL MANKIN| THE DEVIL’S RIVER NEWS

Latest News Stories

PD Is Fully Staffed for the First Time in Years

Wednesday, October 20, 2021 2:20 PM

On Monday, October 18, 2021 two new officers took the oath of office.
The regularly scheduled city council meeting was cancelled due to the lack of having a quorum present.

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Official Texas Historical Marker Installed at Substation No. 14

Wednesday, October 20, 2021 2:16 PM

The official Texas Historical Marker for Substation No. 14, now known as the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Station Sonora, was officially dedicated on Saturday, October 16

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Broncos Go 2-0 in District

Wednesday, October 20, 2021 2:12 PM

Last Friday the Brady Bulldogs proved they wouldn’t be a pushover team as the Bulldogs were last year with the 44-13 loss to the Broncos in Bulldog Stadium.

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Broncos Defeat Warriors 36-12 to Open District 2-3A Schedule

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 2:29 PM

The Broncos won the toss and deferred. On the sixth play of the Warriors’ opening drive, the center snapped the football over the quarterback’s head. Aidan Villanueva recovered for the Broncos.

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Commissioners Hear Concerns on Regulations

Wednesday, October 13, 2021 2:26 PM

Sutton County Commissioners, along with a few Sonora residents, met Tuesday, October 11, 2021 where opinions were heard and discussed about concerning the rules and regulations of the cemetery.

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Deadly Motorcycle Wreck Impacts Sonora and Ozona Communities

Wednesday, October 6, 2021 2:13 PM

Rachel and Ray Yourgalite, both 51, died in an accident after the motorcycle they were riding hit a deer on Ranch-to-Market Road 3130, about 24 miles east of Sonora, according to a report from The Texas Department of Public Safety.

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XC Teams Gear up for District

Wednesday, October 6, 2021 2:09 PM

The cross country teams competed in Mertzon on Wednesday, September 29th.

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Eldorado Wins Through the Air

Wednesday, September 29, 2021 2:23 PM

This was the eighty fourth game between Eldorado and Sonora. Sonora leads the series by twelve games, but the winning margin didn’t increase Friday night at Larry Mitchel Stadium in Eldorado. Eagle signal caller Korbin Covarrubiaz passed for 304 yards and five touchdowns for a 48 – 26 victory. The eighth ranked 2A Div 2 Eagles’ record is now 4 and 0 with one game being canceled due to COVID-19.

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Commissioners Adopt New Rules and Regulations for Cemetery

Wednesday, September 29, 2021 2:21 PM

Sutton County Commissioners met Monday, September 27, 2021. They handled a rather light agenda including the questioning of Concho Valley Transit and how they are servicing Sutton County.

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Feathers Ruffled at City Council - City’s Representative to Tax Appraisal District Board at Issue

Wednesday, September 22, 2021 2:40 PM

Only a few councilmen were in attendance for the city council meeting on Monday, September 21, 2021. City Manager, Art Fuentes was available via conference call and Mayor Juanita Gomez was available briefly via conference. The council heard monthly reports and tabled actions.

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Recent Obituaries

Irene Tambunga Gomez January 24, 1943- October 21, 2021

Our beloved and gorgeous mother, Irene (Cuca) Tambunga Gomez, wife of 63 years to our sweet dad, Pedro (Pete) Gomez, Sr. passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

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Chris “KiKi” Vasquez November 9, 1963 - October 15, 2021

Chris passed away October 15, 2021. He was born in Sonora and raised in Arlington, TX.

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Ronald Joel Cox

The family of Ronald Joel Cox will celebrate his life of 46 years at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 11, 2021, at St. Luke's United Methodist Church. He passed on Sunday, September 26, 2021.

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Loma Lee Surber

Loma Lee Surber went to be with the Lord September 27, 2021 with her grandson Mason Surber by her side.

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Raymie Jo McClelland Thompson

Services for Raymie Jo McClelland Thompson of Sweetwater were held at 11:00 o’clock am on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Mc Coy Chapel of Memories, with Dr. Andy Hurst officiating.

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MaryCiel Hawkins Miller

MaryCiel Hawkins Miller, 77, passed away in San Antonio, Texas, on July 3, 2021,

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Rebecca Chavez Fullagar

Rebecca “Becky” Chavez Fullagar entered her heavenly home September 11, 2021. She was born June 1, 1949 in Sonora, TX to Leova Tellez Urias and Anita Chavez.

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Veronica “Honey” Salazar

A Beloved Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother and Tia.

Honey gained her wings on August 30, 2021

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J.T. Hill

September 7, 1935 – August 21, 2021

J.T. Hill passed away peacefully in his sleep, August 21, 2021, at the age of 85. He was born on a farm in Lipscomb County, September 17, 1935, the fourth son of Tom and Lizzie Hill. J.T. graduated from Canadian High School in 1953, and what was West Texas State College in 1958, with a degree in physical education.

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Ruth Turk Espy

Ruth Turk Espy was born in Mansfield, OH on December 1, 1925 to Leo and Francis Turk. She grew up in Mansfield and attended school at St. Peter’s Schools until her graduation.

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