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NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

Law Enforcement agencies gathered Monday, May 16, 2022 to take a moment and remember their fallen brothers and sister in blue. The week recognizes law enforcement officers and acknowledges all they do for the community on a daily basis. -- ANGIE BRYANT | THE DEVIL’S RIVER NEWS

Latest News Stories

Gibbens Denies Retirement Claim

Thursday, May 19, 2022 4:41 PM

During Monday night’s city council meeting it was reported by City Manager Art Fuentes that local veterinarian Dr Gene Gibbens would be retiring soon. After that news was reported in The Devil’s River News on Thursday, May 19th, Gibbens contacted the DRN disputing the claim. He says he has no intention of retiring anytime soon.

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Hospital Board Swears in Trustees, Elects New Officers

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 1:43 PM

On Monday evening, May 16, 2022 the Sutton County Hospital Board met in regular session. The meeting was called to order by Mark Edwards.

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City Council Members Canvas Votes and Discuss Open Seat

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 1:39 PM

Members of the Sonora City Council met Monday, May 16, 2022 to canvass votes and discuss the vacancy on the council.

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Pool Defeats Edwards in Election for SMD 2 Hospital Board Seat

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 2:11 PM

Ben Pool unseated incumbent Mark Edwards in the race for the Single Member District #2 seat on the Sutton County Hospital District board of trustees on Saturday, May 7, 2022 by a margin of 161-120. Manuel Tobias received six votes in the contest.

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3rd Annual Ranch Rodeo is a Big Success

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 2:07 PM

The 3rd annual Sutton County Ranch Rodeo was a huge success and brought lots of excitement to Sonora Mother’s Day weekend.

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Escondido Draw Recreational Area Seeks International Dark Sky Park Certification

Wednesday, May 4, 2022 12:58 PM

The Escondido Draw Recreational Area is seeking certification as an International Dark Sky Park, joining the increasing number of West Texas communities and areas working to preserve the night sky.

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Tennis Duo Lands Third at State Competition

Wednesday, May 4, 2022 12:55 PM

On April 26th and 27th, the mixed double’s team of Lane Taylor and Joselyn Rodriguez, competed in San Antonio at the State Tennis Tournament.
Only eight teams qualified for the State Tennis Tournament.

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Local Citizens Receive Awards at Annual Chamber Banquet

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 2:48 PM

The annual Sonora Chamber of Commerce Banquet was held on Friday, April 22, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. at the Sutton County Civic Center.

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Testing Hay For Nitrates; How Much is Safe?

Wednesday, April 27, 2022 2:46 PM

High nitrate concentrations are often found in oats, barley, wheat, sorghum, sudangrass, millet and corn, and many weeds like kochia, Russian thistle, and pigweed.

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Tennis Mixed Double Duo Headed to Take on State Tournament

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 2:01 PM

The mixed doubles team of Lane Taylor and Joselyn Rodriguez won 2nd place at the Region 1 Tennis Tournament in Abilene qualifying them for the State Tournament.

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Recent Obituaries

Jimmy Ross Powers

Jimmy Ross Powers (aka “Silver and later known as “Pops”) passed peacefully though heaven’s gates May 15th, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas.

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John Phillip Cooper

John Phillip Cooper went home to be with the Lord on Saturday May 14, 2022, at age 92, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

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Charlotte Schwiening Luna

Charlotte Schwiening Luna passed from this life on Monday, April 25,2022 at the young age of 57.

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Justin Stanley Condra

Justin Stanley Condra, 52, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, May 1, 2022.

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Joe Pat Downing

Joe Pat Downing, Sr. received his heavenly invitation on April 15, 2022.

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Betty Lawlis

Betty Lawlis of Sonora, Texas passed from this life on April 1,2022.

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