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Heisman Scholarship Winner

Sonora High School Senior Angela Gonzalez was named the 2019 Heisman High School Scholarship School Winner, according to a press release Thursday, November 14, 2019. Angela is the daughter of Martha Gutierrez of Sonora. KIMBERLEY MEYER | THE DEVIL’S RIVER NEWS

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Sonora PD Investigating Pharmacy Burglary

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 2:15 PM

The Sonora Police Department is investigating the burglary of a local pharmacy that occurred early Monday morning, November 18.

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City Council Doles Out Dollars for Grants and Payback

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 2:13 PM

Sonora City Council members awarded three grants totaling $92,400 to fund upcoming community events and the ongoing operations of Eaton Hill during a meeting Monday, November 18, 2019. They also OK’d actions to reimburse over $250,000 to USDA due to not meeting grant requirements.

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Grant Provides Means for Special Learning Computers at Library

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 2:11 PM

The Sutton County Library just added four new computers geared to help youngsters learn while having fun using the latest in children’s learning technology.

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Sonora Youth Claims 2019 US Kids Golf Tour Championship

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 1:04 PM

Contributed by Jason Ford
Dylan Ford of Sonora earned one of the most prestigious junior golf awards while competing in the US Kids Golf Tour Championship this past weekend in San Antonio.

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Know The Key Plants For Deer

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 1:03 PM

Wildlife managers pay attention to the forage value offered by plants on their property.

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Listening to Northeast Texas

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 1:02 PM

I always like to be in Northeast Texas in the fall because it usually has outstanding autumn color. This year it didn’t. Mother Nature didn’t cooperate.

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Month of the Military Family

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 11:22 AM

Since November is the Month of the Military Family, I asked my San Antonio District Representative Don Vasser to share his experiences as a member of a military family for this week’s Hurd on the Hill column. I hope you enjoy his story. – Will

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Winter Weather Causes Accidents and Injuries

Wednesday, November 13, 2019 4:04 PM

More than one individual was transported by ambulance to a local hospital Tuesday morning, November 12, with injuries sustained in vehicle accidents.

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Hospital Board Approves Tuition Payback Plan and Merit Increase Cap

Wednesday, November 13, 2019 4:02 PM

Members of the Sutton County Hospital Board of Directors voted in favor of a tuition reimbursement policy and set a cap for merit increases during their regular meeting Monday, November 11, 2019.

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53rd Annual Sutton County Game Dinner Draws Gaggle of Hunters

Wednesday, November 13, 2019 4:01 PM

For more than 50 years hunters and their families have been coming to the Annual Sutton County Game Dinner.

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Recent Obituaries

Norma Louise Sparks Radle January 30, 1932 – November 17, 2019

Norma Louise Sparks Radle, 87 of Eldorado, went home to be with Jesus and her beloved husband William “Blackie” Radle Jr. on November 17, 2019. Louise was born in Coleman County on January 30, 1932 to Emmett and Estelle Garrison Sparks. She married the love of her life the day after she graduated Centennial School on May 21, 1949. Together they followed the work of the Texas Highway Department across west Texas and raised a family that included two daughters, Norma Jane & Shirley Jo. Their family lived in Sonora from 1961 to 1973. They then settled in Eldorado and watched their love and their family grow.

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Cynthia Ann Hopkins Markley

Cynthia (Cindy) Ann Hopkins Markley passed away at her residence in Cedar Park, TX, October 21,2019.

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Bobby Gene “Bob” Snodgrass

Bobby Gene “Bob” Snodgrass, 82, died at home in his sleep Saturday, October 19, 2019.

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