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Dear Santa

Annabeth Escamia of El Campo took a liking to Santa and Mrs. Claus while enjoying the holiday festivities downtown Wednesday, December 4, in Sonora. Just 11 months old, this is Annabeth’s first time to visit with Santa. Annabeth and her family were among the children and adults of all ages who took part in the annual Main Street Christmas activities which included cookie decorating, a parade and live nativity.KIMBERLEY MEYER | THE DEVIL’S RIVER NEWS

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Sheriff Chavez Challenged by Van Zandt in 2020 Republican Primary

Thursday, December 12, 2019 5:01 PM

The deadline to file for March 2020 primary was Monday, December 9, and Sheriff Oscar Chavez is one of three Sutton County officials seeking re-election in 2020.

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Hospital CEO Proposes Plans for Nursing Home and Mental Health Program

Wednesday, December 11, 2019 2:05 PM

Lillian M Hudspeth Hospital Administrator Andy Kolb announced plans to build a Long-Term Care facility, and implement a Mental Health Program in Sonora during an annual joint holiday dinner meeting Monday evening, December 9, 2019, at the Wellness Center.

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Commissioners Give Blessing for New Employees Adame and Cahill, Seek a Part-Time Library Assistant

Wednesday, December 11, 2019 2:04 PM

Sutton County Commissioners met Monday morning, December 9, 2019, to discuss and take action when necessary on a number of county matters relating to employees, contracts and budget as well as hear monthly reports from department leaders.

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28 Athletes Named to Academic All-District 2019-2020

Wednesday, December 11, 2019 1:59 PM

Sonora named 28 student athletes to District 13 -3A Div. II Academic All - District Varsity Football 2019 - 2020, according to a press release earlier this month.

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What Causes Acorn Years?

Wednesday, December 11, 2019 1:57 PM

Every 2-5 years or so, oak trees will produce lots more acorns than they usually do. Naturalists call this phenomenon a “mast year,” because the contents (the “mast”) of the numerous acorns is an essential food source for many kinds of wildlife, including wild turkeys, wild hogs, and deer.

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Gatesville Appreciates the Military

Wednesday, December 11, 2019 1:56 PM

Gatesville is near Fort Hood, one of the largest military installations in the world and the military presence is always in the city.

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An Historical Event

Wednesday, December 11, 2019 1:55 PM

In the Spring of 1972, I was elected chairman of the Terrell County Historical Commission. This was an actual county committee of volunteers interested in county history.

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San Angelo Man Charged with Theft of Vehicle and Trailer in Sonora

Wednesday, December 4, 2019 1:58 PM

A San Angelo man has been charged in connection with the recent theft of a vehicle and trailer in Sonora.

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Sonora Cheerleader Takes Part in Disney Thanksgiving Parade

Wednesday, December 4, 2019 1:57 PM

Submitted by Gladys De La Fuente

Montserrat De La Fuente, also known as Montse, was nominated as a Varsity Spirit All American Cheerleader this past July 2019.

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Library to Offer Prehistoric and Holiday Events During December

Wednesday, December 4, 2019 10:47 AM

Dinosaur George is returning to Sonora for two days of prehistoric fun Monday and Tuesday, December 16 and 17 at the Sutton County Civic Center.
Santa and Mrs. Claus will make a special stop at the Sutton County Library Wednesday, December 18, at 4:00 p.m.

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Martha Ann English Rogers

Martha Ann English Rogers was born to Edward Benton English and Florence Isabelle Taylor English in La Pryor, Texas on December 9, 1932, as the youngest of six children. She passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 27, 2019.

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Norma Louise Sparks Radle January 30, 1932 – November 17, 2019

Norma Louise Sparks Radle, 87 of Eldorado, went home to be with Jesus and her beloved husband William “Blackie” Radle Jr. on November 17, 2019. Louise was born in Coleman County on January 30, 1932 to Emmett and Estelle Garrison Sparks. She married the love of her life the day after she graduated Centennial School on May 21, 1949. Together they followed the work of the Texas Highway Department across west Texas and raised a family that included two daughters, Norma Jane & Shirley Jo. Their family lived in Sonora from 1961 to 1973. They then settled in Eldorado and watched their love and their family grow.

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