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Sutton Among 5 WT Counties Designated as Primary Natural Disaster Areas for Drought

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Tuesday that Sutton County is included in a “secretarial natural disaster designated area” that allows the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans.

It Was a HOTs Time at City Council

Sonora City Council met Monday, April 21, 2025 to hear monthly reports and come to a conclusion on the hotel motel occupancy tax (HOTs) money. The Sonora Chamber of Commerce & Visitor’s Center …

Commissioners Consider Smoking Sections at County Park

Sutton County Commissioners met Monday to hear monthly reports and a concern about smoking/vaping in the stands at the baseball and softball fields.

LMH Board Wants to Purchase PharmHouse

The Sutton County Hospital District board of trustees met Monday evening, April 7, 2025 and voted unanimously to authorize CEO Joe Marshall to negotiate the purchase of PharmHouse Drug in Sonora. …
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Obituaries
 Savell Charles Shannon
Savell Charles Shannon finally experienced complete healing on April 27, 2025, at the age of 63.
Juan “Johnny” Rodolfo Esparza
It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our beloved dad. Juan Rodolfo Esparza, lovingly know as Johnny, was called home to be with our lord on April 24th, 2025.
Jerry Don Balch
Jerry Don Balch entered this world weighing a mere two pounds, embodying a fighting spirit that never wavered throughout his life.

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Local Public Notices
 April 24, 2025
1) Letter of Testamentary
April 10, 2025
1) Notice of General Election for SISD 2) County Public Notice of Test Tabulating Equipment
April 3, 2025
1) City Testing Tabulating Equipment
March 13, 2025
1) PSA Fair Housing 2) Sutton County Appraisal Depository 3) Notice of Sale
March 6, 2025
1) Notice of Sale 2) Sutton County Appraisal Depository

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Sports
Track Season Ends at Regionals, Sending One to State Competition
Kam Aguero won gold in the boys 400 Meter Dash at the UIL Region 1-2A Track Meet held Saturday, April 19th on the campus of West Texas A&M University in Canyon.
Golf Teams Are Headed Back to Austin for Some State Competition
The Lady Bronco and Bronco golf teams competed in the Region 1 - 2A Golf Tournament last week.
NEXT STEP: REGIONAL TOURNEYS Both the boys and girls golf teams walked away with district championships on Monday, March 31, 2025. The girls will travel to Canyon to play at the Palo Duro Creek Golf Course on April 14th and 15th. The boys will compete April 16th and 17th. (Front L-R) Rylie Thorp, Sofia Garcia, Gentri Trainer, Madison Galindo, Lynden Cearley, Braylin Galindo and Destany Castillo, (Back L-R) Dylan Ford, Jayden Welborn, Weston Fisher, Jayce Martinez, Juan Castillo and Christian Martinez. COURTESY PHOTO
Sonora Golf Teams Headed to Regionals
Both the boys and girls teams competed in the District 7 2A golf tournament over the last two Mondays. After the final round on Monday, March 31, 2025, both teams were awarded district championship trophies.
STATE CHAMPS The Sonora Bronco team tennis brings home their first state championship. Front row (L-R) Braylin Welborn, Sydney Routh, Kyndall Weston, Sinise Rodriguez, Destany Castillo, Madison Galindo and Jayla Williams. Back row (L-R) Coach Alejandro Sanchez, Michael Martinez, Iggy Mendoza, Isa Gonzales, Aaron Segura, Christian Martinez, Weston Fisher, Dylan Ford, Lane Perez, Coach Dylan Hester and Coach Coby Herring. COURTESY PHOTO
Sonora Broncos Capture Their First Team Tennis State Championship
The Sonora Bronco tennis team competed in Abilene on March 7th and 8th. The team was awarded the number three seed and played Normangee in the first round.
Sonora Track Hosts Colt and Bronco Relays
Last week Sonora hosted the Colt Relays on Friday, February 28, 2025 and the Bronco Relays on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

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Concho Valley
Fort Concho to Host Frontier Day on Saturday, April 26th
Celebrate San Angelo’s heritage Saturday, April 26, as the fort hosts the annual Frontier Day event, promoting our city’s ranching, pioneer and agricultural traditions. Fort …
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San Angelo Man Posing as 11-Year-Old in Child Pornography Production Case Sentenced to 50 years in Federal Prison
A San Angelo man who impersonated an 11-year-old child and persuaded a 9-year-old female child to produce child sexual abuse material was sentenced Tuesday to 50 years in federal prison, announced Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham.
ZEBRA MUSSELS -- Zebra mussels are highly invasive freshwater mollusks, introduced to the United States in the late 1980s. These small mussels grow to only approximately 1.5 inches long but are considered one of the most destructive invasive species in North America. Invasive mussels, unlike native mussels, can attach to nearly any hard surface and form dense colonies. -- COURTESY PHOTO
TPWD Announces Lake Nasworthy Is Infested with Invasive Zebra Mussels
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has designated Lake Nasworthy, near San Angelo, as “infested” with invasive zebra mussels. This designation signifies there is an established reproducing population present in the lake.

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Lone Star State

State House Passes Governor’s Long-Sought School Voucher Bill

The Texas House on Thursday passed Gov. Greg Abbott’s school voucher bill after a years-long campaign by the governor and his allies, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Lt. Gov. Dan …

TDLR: Check Your AC Unit Now Before Hot Weather Sets In

Few things are as miserable – or as expensive – as a broken air conditioning system that could have been prevented by regular maintenance. Springtime is the perfect time to hire a …

Highly Pathogenic Avian Flu Detected in Several Mammal Species in Panhandle

Recent testing has detected Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in mammal species including foxes, raccoons, striped skunks and domestic cats collected in Deaf Smith, Hansford, Lubbock, …

John Cornyn, Ken Paxton Gear Up for Republican Primary Battle

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made it official last week, announcing he will challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in next March’s Republican primary. The fireworks already have begun, the Austin American-Statesman reported, with Cornyn calling his rival “a con man and a fraud.”

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Lifestyle
 The Science of Scent: Understanding Smell Disorders
(BPT) - Your sense of smell is more important than you think. It does more than just let you enjoy the aromas of your favorite foods or flowers. It can also serve as a warning system—alerting …
The definitive guide to indirect procurement
Brex breaks down the difference between direct and indirect costs, shows common spending challenges businesses face, and shares proven methods to take control of these expenses.
10 ways Mental Health Awareness Month has made a difference—and how you can get involved
Blueprint highlights the ways that the celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month each May has championed the nation's mental well-being and offers ways it has transformed the approach to mental health.
Understanding Major Depressive Disorder: Its Impact and Treatment Options
(BPT) - This article was sponsored and developed by Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. Major depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the United States, impacting both adolescents …
Why this state's dangerous drivers get to keep their licenses
A CalMatters investigation found that California's DMV routinely allows deadly drivers with horrific histories to operate on the state's roadways.
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