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Commissioners Meet to Hear Short Agenda

Sutton County Commissioners met on Monday, September 9, 2024, to hear a light agenda with monthly reports from department heads.

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.

Empowering Students to Manage Stress, Enhance Mental Well-being

As students return to a regular school routine, it’s important that the adults influential in their lives help them adjust to changes, making them more emotionally resilient and positive.

Warren Jeffs Called as a Witness in Arizona Federal Case Against Followers

Warren Jeffs, the polygamous prophet convicted in 2011 of sexually assaulting two underage girls at the YFZ Ranch near Eldorado, may be returning to Arizona to testify against his followers in a …
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Obituaries
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.
Terry Surridge
Terry Surridge
Terry Surridge, age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 29th, 2024, in Midland, Texas. Terry was born November 5th, 1937 in Derby, TX to Juan and Rosa Ramos. She was the oldest of four …
Dorothy Jean Redman
Dorothy Jean Redman
Dorothy Jean Redman, a devoted matriarch who exemplified the Greatest Generation, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024. She was surrounded by family and showered with love as she drew …
Local Public Notices
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
August 1, 2024
1) Public Meeting 2) Estimated Taxes
Sports
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.
STATE COMPETITORS
The Sonora Broncos represented well at the UIL State Track Meet last week in Austin. Pictured (L-R) Justin Gonzalez, Kam Aguero, Coach Eddie Favila, Kasey Lux and Roert Rodriguez. COURTESY PHOTO
Broncos Earn Medals at State Track Meet
The boys track team had a great showing at The UIL State Track and Field Meet in Austin this past weekend. Team members Kasey Lux, Robert Rodriguez, Kam Aguero and Justin Gonzalez placed sixth as a team.
JUMPING FOR AREA
Daniel Gutierrez makes a sandy explosion in Sonora at the District meet, advancing to the Area Meet, held in Bangs on Wednesday, April 11, 2024.
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Sonora Sends 13 to Regional Meet in Canyon
On Wednesday, April 11, 2024 the Bronco track team advanced six individuals to the next level in seven events.
Concho Valley
Rambunctious Week Welcomes ASU Students to Campus
Angelo State University kicked off the 2024 fall semester with its annual Rambunctious Week which began on Wednesday, August 21st. The campus-wide event began with a hamburger cookoiut for students and families and a Rambunctious Jam Session that evening at the LeGrand Alumni and Visitor Center.
Fort Concho to Host 19th Century Penmanship Class
Fort Concho will host a 19th century penmanship class on Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Officers’ Quarters 8 Building at 215 East Avenue D in San Angelo. The class is free, with all materials provided, and is open to everyone around 10 years old and up.
Sheep and Goat Field Day Slated Aug. 16 in San Angelo
The 51st annual Sheep and Goat Field Day will be held Aug.16 at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at San Angelo, 7887 U.S. Highway 87 N.
Lone Star State

Comptroller: Hundreds of New Homes Needed to Cut Costs

A 26-page report from the Texas Comptroller concludes that the state needs 306,000 additional homes, a shortage that has sent housing costs soaring, The Texas Tribune reported. Homebuilding …

RRC Plans Hearings on Changes to Waste Disposal Rules

The Railroad Commission of Texas is currently accepting public input on proposed changes to the agency’s waste management regulations.

DPS Troopers Find 17 Illegal Immigrants Crammed Inside Hidden Compartment in Fake Lowe’s Delivery Truck

Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers working Operation Lone Star recently discovered 17 illegal immigrants being smuggled inside a hidden compartment in a cloned home improvement store delivery truck during a traffic stop in Kinney County.

$10K Reward Offered for Information About Murder of 90 Year-Old Navy Vet

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Monday that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person or persons involved in the murder of a 90-year-old Navy veteran in Houston this weekend.
Lifestyle
Where are America's safest suburbs?
SmartAsset ranked 360 suburbs of major U.S. cities from most to least safe using factors including reported rates of violent crime, property crime, motor vehicle deaths and drug overdose deaths.
Paid internships are in short supply for college students who want them
The Conversation reports on the difficulties that college students face in securing high quality internships.
‘Just the Facts with Steve Ballmer’ Shares Government Data on Energy & the Environment, and Economy
(BPT) - USAFacts, a not-for-profit, nonpartisan civic organization founded by former Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, is launching the next set of PSAs in a six-part series — these will focus on …
Boost your health this fall with 5 expert tips
(BPT) - Do you find that your health and fitness take a back seat during the fall and winter months? As the temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, it can be difficult to motivate yourself to …
5 recipes to ease into the back-to-school season
(BPT) - Fall is here and so is the back-to-school season. This is a busy time of year for families, and breakfast can often be forgotten in the hustle and bustle of weekday mornings.To help you make …