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2019 Conservation Rancher of the Year

The Epps-Campbell Ranch was presented the 2019 Conservation Rancher Award during the annual Sonora Chamber of Commerce Banquet Thursday, April 11, at the Civic Center in Sonora. The ranch, pioneered by the Cusenbary family is now managed by members of the Epps-Campbell family, was recognized for having demonstrated the benefits of conservation and wise use of our natural resources. Pictured: (L-R) Front row: Avery Leamon, Cam Campbell, Karen Lampke, Bonnie Lou Campbell, Erika Campbell, Virginia Epps, Rivers Martinez and Ruthann Campbell. Back row: Curry Campbell and Don Campbell. Additional awards for the evening went to Pit Stop BBQ, 2019 Business of the Year, Eddie Favila, 2019 Educator of the Year and Brenda Mungia, Citizen of the Year for 2019. DANNY MEYER | THE DEVIL’S RIVER NEWS

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Worms, Worms, Worms, Kids Get Hands on Learning During Worm Day at the Library

Wednesday, April 17, 2019 2:57 PM

Huddled together Sonora Pre-Kindergarten students chattered and giggled with excitement as they admired their newly created worm habitats – complete with earthworms Friday morning, April 12, at the Sutton County Library.

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School Board Accepts Cordell’s Resignation, Approves Consolidation of School Campuses

Wednesday, April 17, 2019 2:55 PM

Reconvening in open session, members of the Sonora ISD Board of Directors unanimously accepted the resignation of Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Jeff Cordell during their regular meeting Wednesday, April 10, 2019.

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Chamber Hosts Annual Banquet to Recognize Community Bests

Wednesday, April 17, 2019 2:50 PM

Two distinguished individuals, one business and a local rancher were recognized for their extraordinary contributions and service to the community during the annual Sonora Chamber of Commerce banquet Thursday, April 11, 2019 at the Civic Center.

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Rep. Andrew Murr Passes Disaster Recovery Legislation

Wednesday, April 17, 2019 2:48 PM

AUSTIN, Texas -- Supported by Representative Andrew Murr (R-Junction), a package of legislation aimed at disaster recovery and mitigation recently passed out of the Texas House.

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Mixing Pesticides

Wednesday, April 17, 2019 2:45 PM

With the growing season underway, it will soon be time to spray unwanted vegetation. Sometimes mixing chemistries adds to the effectiveness.

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Running 200,000 Miles

Wednesday, April 17, 2019 2:42 PM

When Dave Dial was a six-year-old boy he would ask his father to stop the car so he could get out and run. “We might have gone to the store and were on our way home when I would tell my dad I wanted to run the rest of the way home.”

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Telling Headlines

Wednesday, April 17, 2019 2:40 PM

It was bound to happen, and finally, it did. I overheard the words “artificial intelligence” and “fake news” mentioned in the same sentence.

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Honoring the Last Doolittle Raider

Wednesday, April 17, 2019 2:36 PM

This week, Texas lost a true hero.

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Pinwheels Planted in Sonora for Child Abuse Prevention Awareness

Wednesday, April 10, 2019 1:37 PM

As child abuse prevention awareness kicked off in Sonora and across the country, 350 pinwheels were planted at the Sutton County Courthouse Friday morning, April 5, 2019, to remind the public of the importance of preventing the cycle of abuse and neglect against children.

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Caught on Video: Bus Driver Removed After Video Shows Reckless Driving

Wednesday, April 10, 2019 1:30 PM

A Sonora Independent School District employee was reprimanded when a video surfaced showing a bus driving recklessly while transporting 52 Sonora students to an out of town trip.

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Recent Obituaries

Herminia Rodriguez

Herminia Rodriguez passed away at the age of 93 in her home in San Antonio, TX on the morning of March 15, 2019.

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Irma P. Flores

Irma P. Flores, beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away at the age of 87 Saturday, March 16, 2019, in Laredo, Texas.

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Demetrio Castro, Sr

Demetrio Castro, Sr., age 74, ‘Chuco’ passed away February 23, 2019 surrounded by loved ones.

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