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STRINGED DELIGHT!

Puppeteer Pix Smith delighted all ages with his stringed puppets Wednesday, July 1, at the Civic Center. Pix, Founding Director of the Dallas Puppet Theater has been showing off his talent with puppets for more than 30 years. The event hosted by the Sutton County Library was part of the local Summer Reading Program. KIMBERLEY MEYER | THE DEVIL’S RIVER NEWS

Latest News Stories

Sutton County Inches Closer to Gov. Abbott’s Mask Mandate Order

Sunday, July 12, 2020 2:39 PM

As the COVID-19 case count increases in Sutton County, so does the need to wear face masks.

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Masks Required for all UIL-sponsored activities

Sunday, July 12, 2020 2:12 PM

The University Interscholastic League announced a face mask requirement for individuals participating in summer workouts as well as other UIL sponsored activities beginning July 13.

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UIL Says Remote Learners May Participate in Extracurricular Activities

Sunday, July 12, 2020 2:03 PM

The University Interscholastic League announced Friday, July 10, that students who take part in remote learning may also participate in UIL activities as long as they meet other league eligibility requirements.

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COVID-19 Update, Sutton County Case Count at 22

Thursday, July 9, 2020 8:46 PM

As of Thursday, July 9, Sutton County has 22 reported positive COVID-19/Coronavirus cases, according to local, area and state sources.

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Hospital Trustees Debate Internal Conflict Over Officer Election Behind Closed Doors

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 1:57 PM

The Sutton County Hospital District board of directors met behind closed doors Monday evening, July 6, to hash out a disagreement over the board’s election of officers.

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Coronavirus Continues to Spread in Sutton County, Across Texas

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 11:24 AM

Information regarding new cases of COVID-19/Coronavirus in Sutton County has become more difficult to come by these days.

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Dylan Ford Takes North TX Junior PGA Championship

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 11:22 AM

Dylan Ford, of Sonora, clinched the North Texas Junior PGA Championship this past June.

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Pix Smith Brings Marionettes to Life at Civic Center

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 10:35 AM

Pix Smith and his stringed variety brought smiles and laughter to children and adults alike Wednesday afternoon, July 1, at the Sutton County Civic Center.

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UIL Recommends Suspension of Summer Conditioning Camp

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 10:33 AM

In response to the surge of coronavirus cases in Texas, the University Interscholastic League recommended that all public schools halt strength and conditioning programs beginning this past Friday, July 3, until at least July 13, according to a tweet by UIL Texas on Thursday, July 1.

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One Time Bear Incident

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 10:31 AM

In the late 1970s we were ranching in southern Pecos County. We were attempting to raise sheep and goats in this rough limestone canyon country.

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