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Sonora Sends 13 to Regional Meet in Canyon

JUMPING FOR AREA
Daniel Gutierrez makes a sandy explosion in Sonora at the District meet, advancing to the Area Meet, held in Bangs on Wednesday, April 11, 2024.
ANGIE BRYANT | THE DEVIL’S RIVER NEWS

On Wednesday, April 11, 2024 the Bronco track team advanced six individuals to the next level in seven events.

Sonora Students Compete at State SkillsUSA

STATE SKILLS
Sonora Secondary was well represented in Corpus Christi this past week as the students competed at the state level in their categories. COURTESY PHOTO

The SkillsUSA Texas competition in Corpus Christi, Texas, serves as a significant platform for middle schoolers to college post-secondary students to demonstrate their technical skills and knowledge.

ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION

Safety Tips for Watching April 8th Solar Eclipse

The total solar eclipse is a large-scale natural phenomenon that Texans have not seen since 2017. Something so rare and intriguing is one that will certainly draw the attention of people far and wide within the coming weeks, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

Record Falls as Colts and Lady Colts Make it a Clean Sweep at the Reagan County Relays

UP & OVER
Jack Rogers, Sonora Middle School eighth grader, takes the gold clearing 9’6” on Thursday, March 21, 2024 in Big Lake. The Colts and Lady Colts will conclude their track season at the district match up in Ozona on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. ANGIE BRYANT | THE DEVIL’S RIVER NEWS

On Thursday, March 21, 2024 the Colts and Lady Colts took care of business in Reagan County before heading into their district meet in Ozona.

Sonora City Council Hear Public Comments Before Agenda Items

Sonora City Hall was the happening place to be Monday, April 15, 2024, as numerous citizens flooded the chambers. Although several people were there, only four individuals actually signed in to speak their minds on a proposed holding facility for illegal immigrants.

County Commissioners Meet to Handle Light Agenda

The Sutton County Commissioners met Monday, April 8, 2024 at the Sutton County Annex to handle a light agenda.

S.C. Hospital Board Names Marshall CEO

The Sutton County Hospital Board of Directors held a special meeting on Thursday, March 21, 2024 where they appointed Joe Marshall the new Chief Executive Officer.

City Council Approves Changes to City Ordinance; Cancels Election

Members of the Sonora City Council met Monday, March 19, 2024 for a lengthy agenda and to decide weather or not to change a city ordinance.

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Obituaries

Cheryl Glynn Lock

Cheryl Emfinger Lock went to be with her Savior on Sunday, April 28th, 2024. She was born on January 13th, 1947, to Bernice and Thurman Emfinger in New Braunfels, Texas. Thurman was stationed in Japan after World War II. He was killed in a plane crash while serving in Japan when Cheryl was three-years-old.

Kenneth C. Kordzik

Mr. Kenneth C. Kordzik of Fredericksburg passed away on Friday, April 5th at the age of 89 years.

Jo Bess Jackson

Jo Bess Jackson, of Dallas, Texas, passed away on Wednesday April 3, 2024 in Dallas. She will always be remembered as a powerful and loving mother, friend and colleague to all that knew and loved her.

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Local Public Notices

April 25, 2024

1) April 25 Road and Bridge 2) Tabulating Equpment

April 4, 2024

1) 2nd Notice Victor's Automotive; 2) Fluid Injection Permit Application, 3) AEP Texas Rate Request

March 21, 2024

Texas AEP Notice of Rate Request

February 22, 2024

1) Sheriff's Sale

February 15, 2024

1) Sutton County Notice of Sheriff's Sale

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Sports

DETERMINATION
Kameryn Aguero pushed through with sheer determination to beat Wall in the 4x400m race at the ASU Spring Break Invitational on Thursday, March 14, 2024.
NANCY GLASSCOCK| SPECIAL TO THE DEVIL’S RIVER NEWS

Broncos and Lady Broncos Compete at Spring Break ASU Invitational

While others were off enjoying spring break the Bronco and Lady Broncos were competing at the Angelo State University Invitational Track Meet on Thursday, March 14, 2024.

The Broncos competed in the Waco area for State Team Tennis. The Broncos faced Thrall in the first round of the tournament. After some good matches, the Broncos clinched a 13-0 win. In the quarterfinal round, the Broncos defeated Ozona with a team score of 7-1. Defeating Ozona put the Broncos up against a tough team from Utopia in the semifinals. The Broncos went to battle, but fell short to the Buffaloes, the eventual state champions, 4-7. After regrouping, the Broncos came to play in their third-place match against San Saba, defeating them 7-0. The team competed well and gave everything they had every match. Thank you to all the parents, fans, and community for all of your support. (Front L-R) Sinise Rodriguez, Fernanda Arredondo, Jojo Dooley, Agassi Rodriguez, Jolenne Pasillas, Maddie Galindo, (Middle L-R) Mariana De La Fuente, Dylan Ford, Jayla Williams, (Back L-R) Coach Dylan Hester, Robert Rodriguez, Aaron Segura, Lane Perez, Ollie Murr, Weston Fisher, Michael Martinez and Coach Alex Sanchez.COURTESY PHOTO

THIRD AT STATE

BASKETBALL RECOGNITIONS

2024 Dry Devil’s Wooden Classic Friday, March 1st & Saturday, March 2nd

Sonora Hosts the Annual Colt Relays and Bronco Relays

On Thursday, February 22, 2024 Sonora hosted the annual Colt and Lady Colt relays. The 8th grade girls and the 7th grade boys place first in the home relay event. Results are as follows:

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Concho Valley

Owning Your Piece of Texas Workshop Set April 23 in SA

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host an “Owning Your Piece of Texas: Key Laws Texas Landowners Need to Know” workshop on April 23 in San Angelo.

ASU News: $5.2 Million Gift for New Golf Facility

Angelo State University has received a $5.2 million gift from an anonymous donor to fund construction of an all-inclusive new golf facility, the Angelo State Golf Complex, on the east side of the ASU campus.

Ft. McKavett Archeology Exhibiton

Fort McKavett State Historic Site will host an archeology exhibition at its visitor center museum on Friday, March 1, 2024. Special tours and exhibits will be featured.

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Lone Star State

Early Voting Underway in Local Elections Across Texas

Early voting began Monday, April 22 for municipal, school board and various bond elections. It ends on April 30 with Saturday, May 4 being election day. What is on the ballot depends on where you live.

Doves Dying Across Texas Due to Trichomoniasis

AUSTIN –The National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC) has confirmed several doves collected across Texas, including the Trans Pecos and Rolling Plains, tested positive for Trichomoniasis.

2024-25 Hunting, Migratory Game Bird Regulations Approved

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission have approved hunting regulations for the 2024-25 season with the following modifications and clarifications to 2024-25 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations:

DUSTING FOR PRINTS -- Dr. Oguzhan Basibuyuk, chair of the Sul Ross Department of Homeland Security and Criminal Justice, demonstrates fingerprint collection on a vehicle. -- COURTESY PHOTO

SRSU Hosts US Border Patrol for Evidence Collection Training

The Sul Ross Department of Homeland Security and Criminal Justice hosted a Certified Evidence Collection Specialist Train the Trainers program for the U.S. Border Patrol-Big Bend Sector in March.

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Lifestyle

How a Manual Washing Machine Can Help Reclaim Time, Improve Lives

(Family Features) An estimated 60% of the global population wash clothes by hand and the burden falls mostly on women and girls, which means spending up to 20 hours each week doing laundry instead of going to work or school.

Texting ex-partners, flirting online, staying on dating apps: Survey reveals most common infidelity habits—and why cheaters do them

Spokeo surveyed 1,158 Americans in October 2023 about topics relating to relationships and infidelity.

Here's how state requirements for school principals compare as the US faces a shortage of qualified educational leaders

TeacherCertification.com reviews numerous educational leadership reports to focus on the need for effective principals at schools throughout the U.S.

How Big Tech is coming together to support refugees

Lyft partnered with tech companies to offer needed services to refugees.

How much income do homebuyers need to afford a mortgage in Canada?

Money.ca walks Canadian homebuyers through the steps it takes to attain an affordable mortgage.