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Old Jail House Rocks

An historical marker displayed in front of the original Sutton County jail highlights some of the early history of the town , jail and people in the community. The old jail is set to reopen as a tourist site this coming May 2018. KIMBERLEY MEYER | THE DEVIL’S RIVER NEWS

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Old Jail Rocks as New Tourist Venue in Sonora

Wednesday, April 18, 2018 2:36 PM

One of the first buildings of its kind with a history as rich as the wealthiest landowners in the community is soon to re-open its doors offering a glimpse into the earliest days of lawmen, desperados and common folk in Sonora.

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Sutton County 4-H Cleaning Up For Spring

Wednesday, April 18, 2018 2:32 PM

Sutton County 4-H members took some time this past week for spring cleaning.

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‘Fabulous Five’ Shine at ASU Foreign Language Festival

Wednesday, April 18, 2018 2:25 PM

Sonora’s “Fabulous Five” Yailin Dominguez, Jessica Campa, Cihtlaly Delgado, Jolenne Pasillas and Atalia Ruiz competed at the ASU Foreign Language Festival Saturday, April 7, 2018, in San Angelo.

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San Jacinto Battle Re-Enacted

Wednesday, April 18, 2018 2:20 PM

On April 21st, 1836, Sam Houston’s army defeated Santa Anna’s army at the battle of San Jacinto, giving Texas its independence from Mexico.

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Been There Done That

Wednesday, April 18, 2018 2:17 PM

This story is different in that it is nearly a recount of some, most, of the things I have done in the four score and six years.

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Adventures in Plastic Storage

Wednesday, April 18, 2018 2:14 PM

It was going to be a busy day. I had a to-do list longer than a Minnesota winter or a Texas summer – take your pick.

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Pinwheels for Prevention: Sutton County Honors Victims of Child Abuse

Wednesday, April 11, 2018 5:46 PM

As child abuse prevention month kicked off, Sutton County honored children who were removed from their homes and placed into sub care throughout the past five years by displaying a blue pinwheel for each child on the lawn in front of the courthouse, Friday, April 6, 2018, during Go Blue Day.

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Sonora Advances 11 Boys and 11 Girls to Area Competition

Wednesday, April 11, 2018 5:39 PM

The Sonora High School varsity boys continued their team championship winning the district 4-3A title in Track and Field Friday, April 6, 2018 in Wall.

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SHS Mixed Doubles Team Wins District Tennis Title

Wednesday, April 11, 2018 5:37 PM

Sonora High School’s mixed doubles team of Brian Van Winkle and Peyton Matthews dominated district 4-3A, Tuesday, April 3, 2018, on their way to qualifying for the regional tournament.

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City League Opens 2018 Baseball and Softball Season

Wednesday, April 11, 2018 5:10 PM

Despite a cold and windy start to the day, hundreds of eager little league players, parents and coaches gathered early Saturday morning April 7, 2018, to mark the start of the 2018 little league baseball and softball season.

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Recent Obituaries

Gary Clayton Smith, Sr.

Gary Clayton Smith, Sr., passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, in Granbury, Texas. Services were held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at Martins Funeral Home in Granbury. All those who attended were invited to go to the First United Methodist Church in Granbury following the service for a meal.
Doyle Vivian Morgan

Doyle Vivian Morgan, 87 , a longtime resident of Sonora, Texas died April 6, 2018 at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, TX.
Barbara Schwiening Halbert

Barbara Schwiening Halbert passed away peacefully on December 29, 2017.
Bernard C. Dermody, Jr.

Bernard C. Dermody, Jr. of Sonora, formerly of Kenedy and Uvalde, passed away on March 28, 2018 at his residence at the age of 88.
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