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Conserving Water in 2018

Current members of the Sutton County Underground Water Conservation District Board of Directors assembled for their regular meeting Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at the district’s office to discuss continued water conservation and current legislation affecting water districts like Sutton County. The SCUWCD Board of Directors meets regularly on the second Tuesday of every month throughout the year. Pictured (L-R) James Archer, At-Large, Vice President, Butch Taylor, Pct. 2, Director, Erika Campbell, Pct. 4, Director, Robert Sol Mayer, Pct. 1, Chairman and Max Howorth, Pct. 3, Secretary. KIMBERLEY MEYER | THE DEVIL’S RIVER NEWS

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Water District Welcomes Butch Taylor to Serve on Water Board

Wednesday, June 13, 2018 3:13 PM

The Sutton County Underground Water Conservation District Board of Directors welcomed Charles “Butch” Taylor as their newest board member during their meeting Tuesday, May 8, 2018.

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Visitors Speak Out Amid Rising Conflict Between Hospital Board Members and District Administration

Wednesday, June 13, 2018 3:09 PM

Seating accommodations for visitors were still underway when Mark Edwards, Board President, called to order the regular meeting of the Sutton County Hospital District Board of Directors Monday, June 11, 2018, and some people stood while listening to what board members had to say.

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Making a Splash

Wednesday, June 13, 2018 2:52 PM

Now in her sixth summer of teaching at the Sonora Municipal Pool, Tammy Favila, Instructor and Pool Manager, spent the morning instructing kids on how to stay safe in and around water while learning to swim, float and dive Thursday morning, June 7, 2018.

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Sonora to Host 81st Wool and Mohair Show, June 19-21

Wednesday, June 13, 2018 2:49 PM

The 81st annual Wool and Mohair Show will headline a host of youth events Tuesday through Thursday, June 19 - 21, 2018, at the Sutton County 4-H Civic Center.

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Cowboys in Cowtown

Wednesday, June 13, 2018 2:42 PM

The cowboy era, which brings up images of trail drives and things having to do with cattle and life on the range, lasted less than 20 years, but the legacy of that time carries through to today.

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Canadian Newsprint Is Not the Enemy – Tarriffs Are

Wednesday, June 13, 2018 2:34 PM

Every day at the News Media Alliance headquarters, a stack of newspapers arrives for myself and the staff. But with the Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission currently considering tariffs on Canadian newsprint, those days of screen-free reading could be coming to an end.

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Misinterpretation

Wednesday, June 13, 2018 2:28 PM

This is a fairly modern story although it has some historical background. If you consider 1998, a total of 20 years ago, as enough to be historical, then let’s get on with the true story.

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Ramirez Named to National Softball Team

Wednesday, June 6, 2018 1:40 PM

Sonora‘s Danyse Ramirez was named to the 2018 National Under Armour Factory Softball and is headed to Maryland, one of three opportunities to participate in a week of high level games.

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Aschenbeck Named 2018 Superintendent of the Year

Wednesday, June 6, 2018 1:37 PM

Ross Aschenbeck, Sonora ISD Superintendent, was named the 2018 TASB Region 15 Superintendent of the Year, according to Laura Strube, Associate Director, Education Service Center Region 15.

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Tomato Q & A’s

Wednesday, June 6, 2018 1:28 PM

With gardening season in full swing, we often have questions involving tomatoes. Here are a few questions and answers regarding the most popular garden item.

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Recent Obituaries

Wesley Cole Smith

Wesley Cole Smith, 37 of Abilene, Texas passed away on June 6th 2018.
Irene Friess

Irene Friess lost her battle with all of her chronic health issues Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 9:04 am.
Ruby Lee Crenwelge Beckham

Ruby Lee Crenwelge Beckham passed away at Schleicher County Nursing Home on April 26, 2018 at the age of 78.
Doyle Vivian Morgan

Doyle Vivian Morgan, 87 , a longtime resident of Sonora, Texas died April 6, 2018 at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo, TX.
Barbara Schwiening Halbert

Barbara Schwiening Halbert passed away peacefully on December 29, 2017.
Bernard C. Dermody, Jr.

Bernard C. Dermody, Jr. of Sonora, formerly of Kenedy and Uvalde, passed away on March 28, 2018 at his residence at the age of 88.
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