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Madalyn Fisher holds her angora goat close as it is judged during the 2021 Sutton County Junior Livestock Show. Madalyn won the Senior Showmanship buckle in the Angora Goat Division, along with Champion Registered Angora and the B.M. Halbert Award. -- ANGIE BRYANT | THE DEVIL’S RIVER NEWS

Latest News Stories

Vaccine Destined for Sutton Co. Redirected

Wednesday, January 13, 2021 4:59 PM

Sutton County Judge Steve Smith says he has been getting lots of calls asking why Sutton County hasn’t received any COVID-19 vaccine. “I would like to know, too,” he says.

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2021 Sutton County Junior Livestock Show Results

Wednesday, January 13, 2021 4:54 PM

Sutton County 4-H and FFA exhibitors had more than 140 animals in the show ring this past January 8th.

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From Funeral Leave to the Future of Allison Park, Commissioners Hear it All

Wednesday, January 13, 2021 4:50 PM

The regular meeting of the Sutton County Commissioners Court began at 9 a.m. on Monday, January 11, 2021, with a prayer offered by Judge Steve Smith. The judge then swore in County Commissioner Carl Teaff, Sheriff Oscar Chavez and several Sheriff’s deputies.

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Sutton County Jr. Livestock Show to be Held on Friday

Wednesday, January 6, 2021 3:40 PM

Sutton County 4-H exhibitors are preparing for the county livestock show which is scheduled for this Friday, January 8, 2021. The arrival and weigh-in for Friday’s stock show will take place on Thursday, January 7th from 3 to 6 p.m. at the 4-H Barns.

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Sonora Chamber of Commerce Announces Shop Local Winners

Wednesday, January 6, 2021 3:38 PM

The Sonora Chamber of Commerce held the drawing Monday, January 4, 2021, for the shop local campaign. The contest began on November 1, 2020 as an initiative to engage community members and local businesses to work together in support of one another.

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Tony Gonzales Sworn in as U.S. Representative

Wednesday, January 6, 2021 3:34 PM

Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) released the following statement after being sworn in as the U.S. Representative for the 23rd Congressional District of Texas:

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Attention! Back to School COVID-19 Reminders

Wednesday, December 30, 2020 5:32 PM

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Stephanie Richey Named Editor of The Devil’s River News

Wednesday, December 30, 2020 5:27 PM

Stephanie Richey is the new editor at The Devil’s River News. She and her fiancee Rene have lived in Sonora for a year and a half.

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County Commissioners Meet, Honor Villanueva & Wallace

Wednesday, December 16, 2020 4:00 PM

During the regular meeting of the Commissioners Court of Sutton County on Monday, December 14, 2020 at 9 a.m. David Wallace, County Attorney and Mike Villanueva, County Commissioner were honored for their service and upcoming retirements.

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SISD Trustees Meet, Accept Aschenbeck’s Resignation

Wednesday, December 16, 2020 3:57 PM

The Sonora ISD board of trustees accepted the resignation of Superintendent Ross Aschenbeck and his wife, Richelle Aschenbeck, seventh grade teacher, at their regular meeting on Wednesday, December 9th.

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Recent Obituaries

Teresa Marie Castillo

SONORA – A beloved daughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend, Teresa Marie Castillo, born April 9, 1989, was called home to the Lord on January 14, 2021.

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Petra Garza Gonzales Gonzalez

Petra Garza Gonzales Gonzalez of Sonora, TX went home to be with the Lord and her beloved family member on January 13, 2021 at the age of 104 years.

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Dickie Joe Wood

Dickie Joe Wood, 76, of Sonora, passed away, Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Shannon Medical Center in San Angelo.

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Norman Wayne Rousselot

Norman Wayne Rousselot, 90, passed from his earthly being on December 12, 2020 into heaven where he has joined his beloved wife Doris Mayer Rousselot. We will sorely miss his wonderful wit and presence, but the family is joyful for his spiritual step towards eternal life.

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