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State Champion

Evan Shannon picks up his pace down the back stretch of the boys 1600 to extend his lead as he races to the finish line and a 2019 State Championship this past week, May 10, 2019,, at the UIL State 3A Track and Field Meet in Austin. Shannon finished the 1600 with a time of 4:26.69 for the gold.JL MANKIN | THE DEVIL’S RIVER NEWS

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Dora McAfee Sentenced in Charity Fundraising Scam

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 2:18 PM

Former Sonora resident Dora Isabel McAfee, 35, was sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to theft Thursday, May 9, 2019.
She will also have to pay restitution and court costs.

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Commissioners Act on Matters of Mold and Water Damage at Courthouse Annex

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 2:13 PM

Sutton County Commissioners addressed growing concerns over black mold discovered in the County Annex building Monday morning, May 16, while handling a variety of other matters including a proclamation, budget amendments and regular consent items.

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Shannon Takes Gold at State Track and Field Meet

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 2:11 PM

Sonora High School’s Evan Shannon claimed the gold in the 3A boys 1600 Saturday, May 11, 2019, at the 2019 UIL State 1-3A Track and Field Meet in Austin.

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Sutton County Sheriff’s Office Marks the Start of Police Week with Breakfast and a Prayer

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 2:09 PM

The Sutton County Sheriff’s Office marked the start of National Police Week with a community prayer breakfast Monday morning, May 13, 2019.

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Vice Chair Andrew Murr Passes Legislation to Cut Property Tax Bills in Half and End ‘Robin Hood’

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 2:07 PM

AUSTIN, TX – State Representative Andrew Murr’s (R-Junction) House Bill 297 was passed by the Texas House by a vote of 95 to 46 Thursday, May 9.

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Tips to Help Reduce Trouble with Ticks

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 2:05 PM

With the recent moisture and hot temperatures, we expect pest activity to increase soon. There are many pests which are troublesome to animals and people. A particularly troublesome one is the tick.

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A Trip to the Texas Mountains

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 2:04 PM

The Texas Mountain Country has had one of its most beautiful blooming seasons. Bluebonnets started showing in January. The ocotillo was bright red.

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Lipstick Twelve Step

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 2:02 PM

As long-time readers of The Postscript know, I do not delve into politics or current events. You might think this comes from a desire to find common ground with all my readers. You might think I am trying to bridge the divide in a time when there aren’t enough opportunities to examine the myriad of things we have in common. Or you might simply think I am a coward who wishes to avoid controversy.

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Lighting Strikes in West Texas

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 2:01 PM

As I have lived in West Texas for most of my life, I will try to recall some tales of lighting strikes that I experienced or heard first hand.

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Local Man Arrested After Meth and Firearms Found in Home

Wednesday, May 8, 2019 3:40 PM

A local man was arrested Tuesday afternoon May 7 following a month’s long investigation by Sutton County law enforcement agencies.

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Recent Obituaries

Christopher Dale Castro

Christopher Dale Castro, left to be with our Lord on May 13, 2019.

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Antonia B. Luna

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great, great grandmother Antonia B. Luna went to be with the Lord on Monday May 6,2019 at her residence.

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Deborah Hardgrave Collins

Deb, as known by family and friend, passed from this world May 12, 2019, on Mother’s Day.

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Mary John Espy Phinizy,

Mary John Espy Phinizy, 73, died Monday, April 22, 2019 at her home in Borden County with her family by her side. Memorial services will be held 2:30 PM, Friday, May 3, 2019 at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church with Father Christian Rabone and Father Edson Way officiating.

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Gene Pyron Eubank

Gene Pyron Eubank went to be with the Lord in Heaven at 12:33 pm on Monday, April 15, 2019. He was at his home with family/friends when he crossed over...EXACTLY how he wanted it to happen. Gene is finally at rest in the arms of our loving Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a hard and courageous battle against Alzheimer’s disease.

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