Firefighters attained full containment Tuesday of the Dry River Fire after the Sutton County wildfire burned 8,939 acres west and southwest of Sonora during the past week.

HCTC is proud to announce a $10,000 investment in local schools serving the Sonora community, continuing the cooperative’s commitment to supporting the communities it serves.

The Sonora Broncos took control early and held off a late Eldorado rally Friday night, defeating the Eagles 40-20 at Bronco Stadium.

AUSTIN — The 2026-27 hunting season has kicked off successfully with the dove opener across Texas on Sept. 1. However, hunters should be aware of regulation changes before entering the field.

Sonora traveled to Miles to open the 2026 football season in a match up with the Div 2 2-A Bulldogs. The Broncos won the coin toss and deferred to the second half.

Najee R. Holverstott is Sonora’s newly hired city manager. His official first day was Monday, August 31, 2026.

A power failure at a City of Sonora water well caused low water pressure and a temporary loss of water service in some areas Sunday, Aug. 23, prompting the city to issue a boil water notice.

Sonora Independent School District earned an overall C rating in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A-F accountability ratings, while Sonora Elementary showed a 10-point improvement over the previous year.

After a long, hot weekend, the 53rd Annual Sutton County Days and Sonora Outlaw Rodeo has come to a close.

Sutton County commissioners voted Monday to end a long-standing county-paid health insurance benefit for retired employees, bringing to a close months of debate over a benefit that currently costs taxpayers more than $90,000 a year.

With the warm winds of August stirring the Texas landscape, Sonora is alive with palpable excitement.

AUSTIN – While kids and families are gathering school supplies, Texas drivers should be gearing up for the return of school-related traffic. That means paying extra attention in school zones and always driving like a Texan: kind, courteous and safe.

Two-a-days have started for the 2026 Sonora Broncos. Sixty freshmen through seniors have come out to prepare for another year of hard-hitting football. This season, after the realignment, the Broncos are in 2A Region 1 District 4.

A 65-year-old Sonora man was arrested June 28 on a charge of harassment by telephone following an investigation into obscene text messages sent to a local woman, according to the Sonora Police Department.

Sutton County Commissioners met Monday, July 27, 2026 for a short regular scheduled meeting.

On Monday June 29th, the Sutton County Food Pantry and Resource Center was the site for a Veterans Outreach and Resource Fair. Four accredited VA claims officers completed intent to file paperwork for veterans with initial claims or possible upgrades with service-connected disabilities.

The Sonora City Council took no action on Monday, June 29, after meeting in executive session following interviews with two finalists for the city manager position.

A fireworks-related explosion that heavily damaged a carport, multiple vehicles and other property has resulted in criminal charges against a Sonora man after police say he detonated an improvised explosive device inside the city limits. Interim Sonora Police Chief John Monk responded July 5 to a residence in the 1000 block of Tayloe Street after receiving reports of an explosion that caused significant property damage.

Good spring rains and fair temperatures raise the possibility of anthrax this summer. Anthrax outbreaks usually come after mild, wet winters and springs followed by dry periods. Be alert to the warning signs of anthrax.