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2020 SONORA BRONCOS FOOTBALL CAMP

Local boys and girls participated in the 2020 Sonora Broncos Football Camp this week Monday through Wednesday, July 27-29. The annual summer event allowed kids the opportunity to engage in some friendly competition and enjoy being outdoors. About 90 youth took part in the three day camp. KIMBERLEY MEYER/THE DEVIL'S RIVER NEWS

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Emergency Declared to Replace Dispatch Console at Sheriff’s Office

Wednesday, July 29, 2020 3:11 PM

Sutton County Commissioners met in special session twice on Monday, July 27, to handle matters of importance including appropriating funds for EMS expenses and a dispatch console at the Sheriff’s Office.

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Once Lost, Now Found: Trail Rider Badge Returned to Turney Family

Wednesday, July 29, 2020 2:50 PM

When Gene Turney heard about the discovery of an extraordinary find on a West Texas ranch, he set out to return it to the family of a particular West Texas trail rider.

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AgriLife Ext. To Offer Virtual Educational Events in August

Wednesday, July 29, 2020 2:49 PM

Every August, many look forward to two of AgriLife Extension’s well-known educational events. This year, however, both events can be experienced from the comfort of your home.

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San Saba’s Hotel Dofflemyer

Wednesday, July 29, 2020 2:46 PM

In 1913 W.C. Dofflemyer, constructed a building in downtown San Saba made of blue limestone, a material found in the southern part of the county.

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First COVID-19 Related Death Reported for Sutton County

Tuesday, July 28, 2020 8:24 PM

Sutton County recorded its first death due to coronavirus/COVID-19, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).

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Nat'l Guard Mobil COVID-19 Testing, July 29

Friday, July 24, 2020 9:24 PM

The National Guard will be conducting COVID-19/Coronavirus testing Wednesday, July 29, 2020, in Sonora.

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Author Gene Turney Returns Home for Book Signing

Wednesday, July 22, 2020 3:24 PM

Author Gene Turney made a stop at the Depot in Sonora Saturday, July 18, for a book signing and visit with family and friends.

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What Sonora ISD’s Plans Include for Reopening in the Fall

Wednesday, July 22, 2020 3:18 PM

Texas public schools will be required to provide in-person instruction for students this fall and Sonora ISD has developed a plan it hopes will provide quality education to students while also keeping them safe on campuses during the pandemic.

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Board Members Weigh in on Back-to-School Plans

Wednesday, July 22, 2020 3:16 PM

Sonora ISD board members weighed in on the district’s plan for students to return to in person classroom learning on August 17 during a virtual meeting Monday, July 20, 2020.

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Driver Runs After Rolling Car on I-10

Wednesday, July 22, 2020 12:28 PM

The driver of a vehicle that crashed on I-10 Thursday afternoon, July 16, fled the scene.

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Recent Obituaries

Sherry L. Smyth

Sherry L. Smyth, age 52, died Wednesday, July 22, 2020 in Lubbock.

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Albert Leroy Fowler

Albert Leroy Fowler, of Sonora, Texas went to be with the Lord on Thursday July 23rd, 2020. He was 82 years old.

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Tom Ed Glasscock

Tom Ed Glasscock passed away on July 20, 2020. He was 74.

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Abel Lozano Romero

Abel Lozano Romero, 51, was called home by Our Lord and has gone to be with our other angels in Heaven.

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