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Sonora Teacher/Coach Arrested in S.A.

Arturo Duran Lopez III, 26, was a Sonora ISD teacher and coach prior to his arrest in San Angelo on Sunday, January 26th. He is charged with possession of a controlled substance.

SISD Trustees Meet, Make Note of Positions Up for Election on May 3rd

Sonora ISD Board of Trustees kicked off their 2025 meetings on Monday, January 20, 2025. Board members approved the order of election notice and the notice of election for the board of …

Sutton County Commissioners Meet for First Time in 2025

Sutton County Commissioners met Monday, January 13th and began the year with reports from the Sheriff’s Office and other county department heads. It was noted that the Sheriff’s …

ALL-STATE SELECTIONS Texas High School Coaches Association named it’s Academic All-State Team based on several criteria. The award is open to high school senior athletes, trainers, and managers …
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Obituaries
Kay Marie (Johnson) Dossey
Kay Marie (Johnson) Dossey
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Kay Marie (Johnson) Dossey, age 83, on January 10, 2025. Kay was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She brought joy, smiles, …
Harold Turney Friess
Harold Turney Friess of Sonora was born in San Angelo at the Clinic Hospital, the firstborn son of Harold and Pauline Friess, on March 4, 1937. He passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of January 6, 2025 in San Angelo.
Blanche Taylor Regeon Babcock
Blanche Taylor Regeon Babcock, age 92, passed away on December 9, 2024, after battling dementia for just over a year.
Local Public Notices
January 6, 2025
1) City of Sonora Certificate of Obligation 2) Edwards Plateau SWCD- Local Workshop
January 30, 2025
1) City of Sonora Certificate of Obligation 2) Edwards Plateau SWCD- Local Workshop Meeting 3) Notice to Bidders for Depository 4) SCUWCD Notice of Permit Application for Domestic Use
January 23, 2025
1) City of Sonora Notice of Deadline Public Notice 2) HCTC Non-Discrimination Statement 3) Sheriff Sale 4) Invitation for Bids City of Sonora
January 9, 2025
1) Sheriff Sale 2) Verizon Wireless Public Notice 3) Property Owners Public Notice 4)Sonora ISD Public Notice
January 16, 2025
1) Notice of Sale 2) SCUWCD Director Election Notice
Sports
Reaching Milestones
During the first few weeks of the 2024-2025 basketball season two seniors reached milestones.
HEAD TO HEAD BATTLE
The Sonora Broncos went head to head with the Christoval Cougars on Friday, November 1, 2024. The Broncos fell to the Cougars 20-13 in the matchup. Up next they will travel to Colorado City in their final district game. ANGIE BRYANT | THE DEVIL’S RIVER NEWS
Cougars Upset the Broncos in Fourth District Game
This was the fifth meeting between the Christoval Cougars and the Sonora Broncos.
Broncos Fall Short to the Reagan County Owls
Sonora has played Reagan County 62 times since 1937. The Broncos have won 69% of the games. In the last two out of three years, the Owls have turned the tables on Sonora. Last Friday night was one of those nights when the Owls’ goal was to leave Bronco Stadium with a W. Reagan County fulfilled that goal and secured District 3-2A’s first place spot with the 20-7 victory.
STATE BOUND
After a fabulous finish, the Sonora Broncos boys team are headed to Round Rock for the state cross country meet. (Front L-R) Wyatt Killough, Gavin Covarrubiaz, Angel Castilleja, Justin Gonzalez, alternate Jack Rogers, Coach Tiffany Weston, (Back L-R) Tres Garza, Kody Prather, Jaycob Ramirez, alternate Eduardo Salazar and Coach Frankie Kay.  COURTESY PHOTO- ALYSSA GARZA
Cross Country to Make First State Appearance since 2009
For the first time since 2016, both the Lady Bronco and the Bronco Cross Country teams represented Sonora in the Regional Cross Country meet in Lubbock.
TOPSY TURVY
Dylan Ford gets topsy turvy as Ozona Lion #74 shuts down his run. The Broncos fell 30- 6 to the Lions on Friday, October 18, 2024. Up next,  the Broncos will host the Reagan County Owls this Friday.ANGIE BRYANT | THE DEVIL’S RIVER NEWS
Broncos Tough District Loss at the I-10 Rivalry Match-up
The 98th game between the two long time rivals did not go the way Sonora Bronco fans expected Friday night in Lions Stadium.
Concho Valley
ASU Wool Judging Team Wins in San Antonio
The Angelo State University Agriculture Department’s student Wool Judging Team brought home the gold medal from the 2025 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Collegiate Wool Judging Contest held Feb. 8 in San Antonio.
Living History School Scheduled at Fort Concho
Fort Concho will host the School of the Soldier, a living history training course, from Friday to Sunday, Feb. 7-9, for current and future volunteers who portray the soldiers of the 1870s and 1880s.
ASU Announces Schedule of Spring Planetarium Shows
The Angelo State University Planetarium will present 22 different full-dome public astronomy shows during its spring 2025 schedule beginning Wednesday, Feb. 5, in the Vincent Building at 2333 Vanderventer St.
Lone Star State

School Voucher Bill Passes in State Senate, Arrives in House

A bill to implement school vouchers in Texas sailed through the Senate largely on party lines last week and now awaits consideration in the House, the Austin American-Statesman reported. House Speaker Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, said he believes there are enough votes in that chamber to pass the legislation, which was defeated a half-dozen times in 2023 by a coalition of Democratic and rural Republican members.

TDSHS Raises Red Flags Regarding Measles Outbreak

The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting an outbreak of measles in Gaines County, located north of Odessa and southwest of Lubbock, where Seminole serves as the county seat.

TP&WD Game Wardens Arrest 2 in Deer Smuggling Case

Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TP&WD) game wardens have arrested two individuals for illegally transporting captive white-tailed deer, according to an agency statement released on Thursday, February 6, 2025.

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Releases List of 25 Legislative Priorities

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has released his top 25 legislative priorities as the legislative session gets underway, The Texas Tribune reported. They include banning all forms of consumable THC, the psychoactive ingredient in CBD products; increasing the school homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000; a Texas version of a government oversight department to improve governmental efficiency; and measures to shore up the state’s electric grid and water supply.
Lifestyle
People work inside the TikTok building in Culver City, Calif., in March 2024.
‘For You’: What to know about news on TikTok
A social media researcher explains how to analyze your news feed in terms of content, circulation and consumption.
Congress has the authority to spend the nation's money. Presidents try to get around that limitation.
Congress, not the president, decides on government spending − a constitutional law professor explains how the ‘power of the purse’ works
Congress has the authority to control government expenditures. Donald Trump is the latest president to try to get around that power, as he slashes government programs and staff.
Smart ways to budget your tax refund
(BPT) - Tax season is here, and many Americans are eagerly awaiting their tax refunds. While it might be tempting to splurge on something fun, there are other clever ways to use this extra cash to …
Make Your Car Your Valentine: Mercury Insurance Advises How to Save on Auto Repairs
(BPT) - Regularly Showing Your Car Some Love Can Save on Auto RepairsValentine's Day is the perfect time to show your trusty vehicle some love, and maintaining it is the best and most cost-effective …
Beyond the classroom: How schools are getting creative to help struggling families
Chalkbeat reports on how teachers are looking out for the tens of thousands of migrant and/or homeless families across New York City whose children often lack essential items needed for school.