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Angelo State University Releases Fall 2024 Dean’s List

Six students who call Sonora home were named to the Angelo State University Dean’s List for the 2024 Fall Semester.

Selena Mesa Appointed to Serve as City of Sonora’s Municipal Judge

On December 16, 2024, the Sonora City Council met to discuss and confirm the appointment of the City of Sonora’s next municipal court judge.

Closing Down the Garden for the Cold Winter Months Ahead

We’ve had a couple of colder nights but will soon have to finish the garden for the season. Following are a few ideas for “closing down” the garden.

Give Yourself a Holiday Gift of Unclaimed Property in Texas

As the holiday season approaches, Texans across the state are busy with shopping, decorating, and preparing to spend time with loved ones. Amidst the hustle and bustle, there’s one gift you may not realize you could give yourself or someone you care about—unclaimed property.
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Obituaries
Kay Marie (Johnson) Dossey
Kay Marie (Johnson) Dossey
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Kay Marie (Johnson) Dossey, age 83, on January 10, 2025. Kay was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She brought joy, smiles, …
Harold Turney Friess
Harold Turney Friess of Sonora was born in San Angelo at the Clinic Hospital, the firstborn son of Harold and Pauline Friess, on March 4, 1937. He passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of January 6, 2025 in San Angelo.
Blanche Taylor Regeon Babcock
Blanche Taylor Regeon Babcock, age 92, passed away on December 9, 2024, after battling dementia for just over a year.
Local Public Notices
December 19, 2024
1) PNP Fluid Injection Permit 2) Second Notice Holmes Wrecker 3) Notice to Creditors Joe Friend 4) Notice to Creditors Cletus Brisbin
December 5, 2024
1) Notice to Creditors Teresita Surridge 2) Notice to Creditors Donald Surridge
November 28, 2024
1) Public Notice SISD 2) Notice to creditors- Wallace
November 11, 2024
1) Fiber Optic Project 2) Sonora ISD 3) District Judge Public Hearing 4) City of Sonora Adv. for Bid
October 31, 2024
1) Citation- Divorce 2) Sonora ISD Sealed Proposals 3) Cellco Partnership 4) invitation to comment
Sports
Broncos Fall Short to the Reagan County Owls
Sonora has played Reagan County 62 times since 1937. The Broncos have won 69% of the games. In the last two out of three years, the Owls have turned the tables on Sonora. Last Friday night was one of those nights when the Owls’ goal was to leave Bronco Stadium with a W. Reagan County fulfilled that goal and secured District 3-2A’s first place spot with the 20-7 victory.
TOPSY TURVY
Dylan Ford gets topsy turvy as Ozona Lion #74 shuts down his run. The Broncos fell 30- 6 to the Lions on Friday, October 18, 2024. Up next,  the Broncos will host the Reagan County Owls this Friday.ANGIE BRYANT | THE DEVIL’S RIVER NEWS
Broncos Tough District Loss at the I-10 Rivalry Match-up
The 98th game between the two long time rivals did not go the way Sonora Bronco fans expected Friday night in Lions Stadium.
TOP 3 FINISH
Individual qualifier Wyatt Killough placed third at the district cross country meet on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Both girls and boys varsity teams will travel to Lubbock to compete at the Regional Meet next week. ANGIE BRYANT | THE DEVIL’S RIVER NEWS
Cross Country Teams Head to Regionals in Lubbock
Last week our Broncos and Lady Broncos competed in the district 7-2a cross country meet here in Sonora.
MAGNETIC HANDS
A Forsan Buffalo tries to stop a pass to Kam Aguero but he fails. The completed pass was just one of many for Aguero as the Broncos shut out the Buffaloes 52-0. The Broncos travel to Ozona for the I-10 rivalry on Friday, October 18, 2024.
ANGIE BRYANT | THE DEVIL’S RIVER NEWS
Broncos Defeat Forsan 52-0
On Friday night, the Forsan Buffs (0-5) came to Bronco Stadium hoping to turn their season around.
TAKING OUT THE QB
Owen Jones puts pressure on the McCamey quarterback on Friday, September 28, 2024, as they defeated the Badgers 40-14. The Broncos have a bye week this week then will kick off district at home October 11, 2024 at Bronco Stadium. 
NANCY GLASSCOCK| SPECIAL TO THE DEVIL’S RIVER NEWS
Broncos Use Air Power Past the McCamey Badgers
The Sonora Broncos traveled to McCamey, Texas to play the 2A-Div 2 Badgers in the final non-district game of the 2024 season.
Concho Valley
Menard Certified As a Tourism Friendly Texas Community
Texas Governor Greg Abbott congratulated the City of Menard on Friday, December 6th. for being designated a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas. The designation came in the inaugural year of the program after the community completed a multi-step certification process.
Christmas at Old Fort Concho Slated for Weekend
Kick off the holiday season by visiting Fort Concho’s largest annual event. Held during the first full weekend in December, Christmas at Old Fort Concho transforms the fort’s 40 acres and 24 buildings into a winter wonderland. Everything gets underway at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7th and concludes at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8th.
ASU Choirs ‘Silent Night’ Holiday Concert Slated
The Angelo State University Chorale will host its annual holiday concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, at the First Presbyterian Church of San Angelo, located at 32 N. Irving St. in downtown San Angelo.
Lone Star State

89th Session of the Texas Legislature to Convene January 14th

The 89th Texas legislative session begins on Jan. 14 with a still-unresolved race for speaker of the Texas House of Representatives.

Abbott Directs DPS to Surge Anti-Terrorism Task Force Resources

Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to surge Texas Anti-Terrorism Task Force resources to aggressively combat radical jihadist terrorism. This comes just days after Shamsud-Din Jabbar from Houston was inspired by ISIS to commit the terror attack in New Orleans that killed 14 people.

US, Mexico Agree to Overhaul to Stop Leaks Posing Failure Risk at Amistad Dam

For 30 years, American and Mexican officials have known that the Amistad International Dam suffers from leaks that increasingly put the dam at risk of failure and pose a threat to hundreds of thousands of people living downstream.

U-Haul 2024 Migration Trends Reveal Texas as No. 2 Growth State

Texas is the No. 2 growth state of 2024, according to U-Haul Growth Index data analyzing one-way customer transactions during the past year. This marks the ninth consecutive year the Lone Star State has been among the top two leading U-Haul growth states.
Lifestyle
Tips for creating the perfect outdoor kitchen
(BPT) - With the growing trend toward creating outdoor living spaces, building an outdoor kitchen has never been more popular—or more attainable. Whether you love entertaining or simply enjoy …
Warm up with hot deals: 5 reasons to visit a winter boat show near you
(BPT) - Eager to escape the cold and experience summer vibes this winter? Now is the time to visit one of the winter boat shows taking place across the country and start planning for warmer days …
How Meagan Wolfe navigates intense scrutiny to make elections and her peers stronger
Votebeat reports that Wisconsin's local clerks have found an ally in the state's election chief as she withstands efforts to oust her from the job.
Candidates promised a bigger child tax credit. Will that actually happen?
The 19th spotlights what could potentially happen to the child tax credit once presidential-elect Donald Trump takes office.
Avalanches: What causes innocent-looking snow slopes to collapse? A skiing physicist explains, with tips for surviving
In The Conversation, a physicist explains how avalanches form and what skiers can do to escape and survive them.