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'Tis the Season

Sammy Gander was more interested in the decorated Christmas tree than visiting with Santa Thursday, December 6, 2018, at the Bank & Trust in Sonora. Children of all ages lined up to wait for their turn to sit on Santa’s lap and tell him what they wished for Christmas this year during the annual holiday eventKIMBERLEY MEYER | THE DEVIL’S RIVER NEWS

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Sonora ISD School Board Suspends Decision to Consolidate Campuses

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 3:34 PM

The consensus among those board members present Monday evening was to stay any final decisions on consolidating campuses pending further review of information and options during the regular meeting of the Sonora ISD Board of Directors, December 10, 2018.

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County Bids Adieu to Loader and Welcomes New Panic System

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 3:32 PM

After some discussion, Sutton County Commissioners unanimously agreed to return a front-end loader to the City of Sonora during their regular meeting Monday, December 10, 2018.

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Under The Mistletoe?

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 3:30 PM

Now that the dormant season is here, about the only green thing on deciduous trees is mistletoe. But, since mistletoe serves as Christmas decoration, I thought we could take a closer look at this perennial evergreen.

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The Lavender Mermaid

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 3:28 PM

Michelle Smith had a career traveling coast to coast in the mortgage and software development industries. Thirteen years ago she bought 30 acres of land south of Pittsburg, Texas, hired a contractor to build some guest cottages, hired a forester to plant dozens of pine trees, opened a bed and breakfast facility and named it the Lavender Mermaid.

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How America’s New Trade Deal Will Save Lives

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 3:25 PM

The White House recently finalized the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, a major trade deal that will replace NAFTA.

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A Bee in Her Bonnet

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 3:22 PM

Back in the 1970s, a brother-in-law of mine married a girl from Australia. He lived and worked in Houston and was convinced that I lived in the wild west of Texas. I will admit that I did nothing to dispel those thoughts.

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Christmas Comes Early for Dallas Cowboys Fan

Wednesday, December 5, 2018 1:48 PM

With a passion for football as great as Texas, one local man’s love for the Dallas Cowboys is even greater.

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4th Annual Community Christmas Downtown Parade and Program Opens 2018 Holiday Season

Wednesday, December 5, 2018 9:46 AM

People of all ages gathered downtown for the annual Community Christmas Parade and downtown activities to open the 2018 Christmas holiday season Wednesday, November 28, 2018.

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Home Chores for December

Wednesday, December 5, 2018 9:40 AM

Finishing up the growing season also has its chores. Here are a few tips to keep in mind.

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From Preacher to Storyteller

Wednesday, December 5, 2018 9:38 AM

I have several friends who help me find interesting people to interview. My go-to person in Seminole is Leo Copeland, who writes stories for the Seminole Sentinel newspaper.

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Recent Obituaries

Miguel “Mike” Gonzales

Miguel “Mike” Gonzales, age 85, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018, in San Angelo.

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Louis (Rene) Samaniego

Louis (Rene) Samaniego passed from this life on November 14th at the age of 61 from cancer. He was employed as a pumper for Stuart Operating LLC.

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