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Sonora ISD Trustees Approve Purchase of 3 New Activity Buses

The Sonora ISD Board of Trustees met on Monday, October 7, 2024 and approved the purchase of three new activity buses. After looking and doing research on three different options, the recommendation came from Transportation Director Casey Fitzgerald to go with the International.

ATTENTION: SCAM ALERT!

An individual has been reported to be knocking on doors in Sonora pretending to be with West Texas Gas collecting monthly payments for services.

Hospital Board Hears Short Agenda

Members of the Sutton County Hospital District Board of Directors met Monday, September 30, 2024 to hear a light agenda.

Research Showed No Immediate Threat to Sonora ISD

On Friday, September 13, 2024, Superintendent Michael Kissire issued a statement via social media regarding a list of targets for school shootings. He stated that on the evening of Thursday, …
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Obituaries
Geneva Mae Martin
Geneva Mae Martin Parks went to meet her maker on October 6, 2024. Geneva was born on March 15, 1935 to Biddy, Sr. and Dilly Waldrum Martin in Del Rio, Texas.
Martha Neal Wallace
Martha Neal Wallace, our beloved Mammy, went home to be with her the Lord and Savior on Friday, September 13, 2024 at 94 years young in her home.
Margarita Guerra- Noriega
Margarita Guerra Noriega-best and lovingly known as Maggie and “Ama”-met our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, while surrounded by her beloved family on Sunday, August 18, 2024.
Local Public Notices
September 12, 2024
1) Public Notice- Extend Type B Tax Proceeds 2) Public Notice- Commissioners Budget & Proposed Tax Rate Hearing 3) Notice of Testing Automatic Tab. Equipment
August 29, 2024
1) Sutton County Notice of Public Hearing Tax Increase 2) SCUWCD Tax Rate Hearing 3) Sutton County Notice 2024 Tax Rates 4) Notice of Estimated Taxes 5) Sutton County Commissioners Budget & Proposed Tax Rate Public Hearing 6) Sutton County Appraisal District Budget Public Hearing
August 22, 2024
1) SCUWCD Budget Hearing 2) Sutton County Tax Notice 3) Notice of Sale 4) Notice of Sheriff Sale 5) LMH Tax Rates 6) Sutton COunty Tax Rates 7) LMH Budget Hearing
August 15, 2024
1) SCUWCD Budget Hearing 2) SISD Budget & Proposed Tax Rate 3) LMH Budget Hearing 4) Notice of Sale 5) Notice of Sheriff's Sale 6) LMH Tax Rates
August 8, 2024
1) Verizon Wireless 2) Notice of Sale 3) Notice of Sheriff's Sale
Sports
Broncos Fall to J-City in Hill Country Heartbreaker
The Broncos were so incredibly close to pulling out a win against the Johnson City Eagles on the road last Friday night.
LEAPING BRONCO 
Senior wide receiver, Kam Aguero, makes a flying leap in efforts of blocking the pass from the Miles quarterback. The Broncos fell to the Miles Bulldogs in their home opener 32-14 on Friday, August 30, 2024. The Broncos will be on the road this week to take on the Johnson City Eagles.
ANGIE BRYANT | THE DEVIL’S RIVER NEWS
Broncos Get Off to a Rough Start
Just like Nancy, I too really hate to write the football article after a Bronco loss. We dislike a loss right along with the players, coaches, the players’ families and all the ardent Bronco fans. I’ll try to make this as painless as possible and of course, as always, I’ll keep it positive.
Cross Country Runs for Cancer Research Benefit at the Frio
BY TIFFANY WESTON CROSS COUNTRY COACH It's been a busy but productive start for the Sonora High School cross country program. On August 16, 2024, most of our runners started their season …
PICKLEBALLER
Virgil Burge hustles after the ball during the first annual pickleball tournament, held to benefit Eaton Hill Nature Center. COURTESY PHOTO
Pickleball Has Arrived in Sonora
On Saturday, April 27th, Sonora saw its first (possibly bi-annual) pickleball tournament, though the game has been afoot here for some time. The event was coordinated by Matt Killough with proceeds benefitting Eaton Hill Nature Center & Preserve.
Concho Valley
ASU Symphony Orchestra ‘Melodies of Majesty’ Concert
The Angelo State University Symphony Orchestra will present its first concert of the fall season on Thursday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church at 32 N. Irving St. in downtown San Angelo.
The Plein Air Landscape: Selections from the Permanent Collection
The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts presents The Plein Air Landscape: Selections from the Permanent Collection, a new exhibition that will be open to the public from October 18, 2024 to February 23, 2025.
ASU News: West Texas Collection
Angelo State University’s Dr. Ralph R. Chase West Texas Collection (WTC) will host a special reception to mark the opening of its new exhibit, “Views of the Concho Country: A Pictorial …
Lone Star State

State Legislators to Tackle Skyrocketing Home Insurance Rates

Top state lawmakers plan to address soaring homeowners insurance premiums when they return to Austin in January for the next legislative session, according to the Houston Chronicle.

RRC Eyes New Rules for Geothermal Energy

Texas has been at the forefront of energy regulation and innovation for more than a century, and the RRC has new proposed rules for public comment to administer legislation in the geothermal energy front in Texas.

October Is Fire Prevention Month

While fire safety is important all year, Fire Prevention Month is the perfect time for a refresher on lifesaving steps to protect your family and home. One of the most important actions you can take is to make sure your home has working smoke alarms. In fact, smoke alarms are so critical that this year’s Fire Prevention Week (October 6-12) theme is, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!”

Buzz Into Action: Texas Pollinator BioBlitz Starts Friday, Oct. 11

Texans are invited to see and document pollinators buzzing into action Oct. 11-27 during the Texas Pollinator BioBlitz. This annual event celebrates the bees, wasps, butterflies, moths, beetles, flies, hummingbirds, nectar-feeding bats and other animals that serve as pollinators across Texas.
Lifestyle
Celebrate Diwali with the Many Flavors of Tradition
(Family Features) Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a celebration of togetherness, prosperity and the rich, authentic flavors of Indian cuisine. A perfect dish for the occasion is Jodhpuri Kabuli.
9 common techniques casinos use to keep you spending
OLBG reveals 9 common casino tactics to keep customers staying and playing.
Economic factors and currency volatility in the 2024 US presidential election
OANDA spotlights the currency pairs most likely to be affected by the volatility surrounding the U.S. presidential election.
Factory in-car navigation accuracy
CheapInsurance.com examines the accuracy of factory-installed car navigation systems, compares them to smartphones, and shares essential safety tips to help drivers navigate the road with confidence.
How to increase your credit limit and keep a good credit score
Money.ca shares tips and steps to increasing your credit limit while also maintaining a good credit score in Canada.