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Saturday - 11th April, 2026
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City Council to Meet in Regular Session, Tueday April 14

CITY OF SWEETWATER, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA The City Council of the City of Sweetwater, Texas, will meet in regular session on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers of the City Hall, 200 E. 4th Street,...

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Thursday - 9th April, 2026
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USDA Announces the Creation of the USDA National Proving GUoundV 1HtwoUN to StUHngthHn 8.S. FDUP Dnd RDnch PUofitDbLOLty

(Washington, D.C., April 7, 2026) – USDA’s Research, Education, and Economics Under Secretary Dr. Scott Hutchins today announced the launch of the USDA National Proving Grounds Network for AgTech (NPGAg), a nationwide initiative designed to rigorously...

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Tuesday - 7th April, 2026
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Governor Abbott ASSoLnts SLx To SSecLal EducatLon ContLnuLng AdvLsory CoPPLttee

Austin - Governor Greg Abbott appointed Rebecca Faulkner, Felicia Penn, and Kristen Tuttle Urbanovsky and reappointed Claudia Cavazos, April Estrada, Ed.D., and Amy Litzinger to the Special Education Continuing Advisory Committee for terms set to...

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Saturday - 4th April, 2026
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Train Days Coming to San Angelo

The Railway Museum of San Angelo is hosting a celebration of National Train Days May 9 and 10. There is a Model Train Jamboree with trains, tracks, treats, talks, tales, vendors, workshops and hourly door prizes. Railway vendors will display their...

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Thursday - 2nd April, 2026
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Sweetwater Man Sentenced to 152 Years

State of Texas vs. DAVID-SAENZQUINTANA On May 1, 2025, multiple officers from the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at the home of David Saenz-Quintana, 43, of Sweetwater, TX. The investigation was prompted by a tip from the...

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Tuesday - 31st March, 2026
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SHCA Presents Summer Dean in Concert to Benefit WASP Museum, April 3

Sweetwater House Concert Association (SHCA) hosts Texas singer-songwriter, Summer Dean on Friday, April 3, 2026, at the National WASP WWII Museum, 210 Avenger Field Rd., Sweetwater, TX. Her original date in January had to be postponed due to the winter...

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Saturday - 28th March, 2026
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City to Conduct Scheduled Emergency Alert Test Thursday, April 2

On Thursday, April 2, the City of Sweetwater will participate in a statewide test of emergency alert systems between 10:00 am and 12:30 p.m. During this time residents may receive test notifications through wireless emergency alerts on mobile devices,...

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Thursday - 26th March, 2026
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Nolan County Sheriff’s Office: Traffic stop leads to an arrest and seizure of Methamphetamine and Promethazine

On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, a Nolan County deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling along U.S. Highway 84 for a traffic violation. A secondary deputy arrived on scene to assist, and during the roadside investigation, the driver identified...

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Tuesday - 24th March, 2026
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Nolan County Commissioners’ Court Meets; Reinstates Burn Ban

The Nolan County Commissioners’ Court met in regular session on Monday in the County Courthouse in Sweetwater. As there has been little to no rain in since last session, the County voted to reinstate the burn ban. Nolan County Commissioner Seth...

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Saturday - 21st March, 2026
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Sweetwater House Concert Association Holding Benefit Concert for West Texas Child Advocacy Center on March 28

The Sweetwater House Concert Association hosts The Flinns, a Texasbased, husband-andwife duo, on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Oak Hall, 221 Oak St., downtown Sweetwater. Doors to the show will be at 6 p.m., and the music starts at 7 p.m.. Seating and...

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Thursday - 19th March, 2026
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Sweetwater Lions Club Annual Car Show Rolling into Downtown March 27-28

The Annual Lions Club Car Show will be roaring back into the Downtown Sweetwater area March 27-28. The two day 2026 Car Show will be the biggest yet with approximately 400 cars on display and vying for best in class. Just to show how the event is...

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Tuesday - 17th March, 2026
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68th Rattlesnake Round-up is a Big Crowd-Pleaser

It’s all over except the distant sound of rattling, but the 68th World’s Largest Rattlesnake Round-up will not soon be forgotten. The crowds were large this year as last as were the smiles on the young and old, alike. The Round-up was memorable this...

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Saturday - 14th March, 2026
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Rattlesnake Round-Through the Years and by the Numbers

Since the Rattlesnake Round-up began in 1958, the history of the event, how many pounds of rattlesnake, the largest and smallest caught as well as who has won Miss Snake Charmer has been dutifully kept by the Sweetwater Jaycees. Here is a look back at...

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Thursday - 12th March, 2026
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Sweetwater Getting Ready to Snake, Rattle and Roll for 68th Rattlesnake Round-up This Weekend

Annual Parade today at 4:30 The 68th Annual World’s Largest Rattlesnake Round-up will take place on March 13, 14 and 15 at The Nolan County Coliseum, 220 Coliseum Drive in Sweetwater. Schedule of Events: Thursday March 12, 2026 4:30 p.m. Rattlesnake...

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Tuesday - 10th March, 2026
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Nolan County Commissioners’ Court Meets; Reinstates Burn Ban

Notice Of Meeting of The Commissioner’s Court of Nolan County met in regular session on Monday in the County Courthouse Sweetwater. After the Pledges of Allegiance to country and state, the Commissioners’ Court approved minutes of February 23rd, 2026,...

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Saturday - 7th March, 2026
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SIS Teams advance to state competition

Sweetwater’s fourth and fifth grade Engineering, Scientific, and Fine Arts teams competed in the Destination Imagination Regional Tournament in Lubbock. The Scientific and Fine Arts teams placed second. The Engineering Team placed first and was also...

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Thursday - 5th March, 2026
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Primary Election Results Are In

It’s all over but for the canvassing and certifying of votes in our state. With 98 percent reporting in the Governor’s race in the state-wide election, Republican Governor Greg Abbott has beat out all challengers handily. Abbott received 1,753,642...

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Tuesday - 3rd March, 2026
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Election Day is Here; Area Polling Locations Open Until 7 p.m.

Voting in the Primary Election is upon us. While Early Voting is closed, you can still make your voice heard. The Texas Secretary of State, Elections Division, lists the following as Acceptable Forms Of Photo Identification (List A): Texas Driver...

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Saturday - 28th February, 2026
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Miss Snake Charmer Contestants Hold Court at Chamber

There’s a certain rattle of activity in the air of late, as Sweetwater gets ready for the annual World’s Largest Rattlesnake Roundup. The 2026 Snake Charmer contestants stopped by the Chamber on their way to media day at a nearby ranch. The 2026...

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Thursday - 26th February, 2026
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March 3 Primary Election Ballot Asks for Voter Input on Issues

As Early VotinJ comes to a close tomorrow and the March 3 Primary election date edJes ever closer, it is not just local, state and federal Soliticians who comSrise the entirety of the ballot. There are nonbindinJ advisory questions to contemSlate as...

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Tuesday - 24th February, 2026
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Commissioners’ Court Meets in Regular Session; Reinstates Burn Ban; Approves County Road Agreements

The Nolan County Commissioners’ Court met in regular session in the County Courthouse Sweetwater on February 23 at 9 a.m. The Nolan County Commissioners approved the minutes of February 9 meeting without changes or elisions. Nolan County Commissioner...

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Saturday - 21st February, 2026
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District Attorney; City of Sweetwater Announce Multiple Indictments in Wind Blades Case

The City of Sweetwater, Sweetwater Police Department, Sweetwater Economic Development, and Nolan County District Attorney’s Office held a press conference on Thursday, February 19 to announce that indictments were issued in the improper dumping of wind...

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Thursday - 19th February, 2026
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Sweetwater girls are bi-district champions

The Sweetwater girls basketball team claimed LWs fiUsW bL-GLsWULFW WLWlH Ln nLnH yHDUs wLWK D 79-34 win Monday over Llano in Brownwood. The Lady Mustangs improved their sHDsRn UHFRUG WR 28-6 wLWK the victory. They play Jacksboro on Thursday in Comanche...

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Tuesday - 17th February, 2026
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Jacques Campaign for Nolan County Judge - “Unity For Change”

Sean Jacques’ campaign for Nolan County Judge emphasizes a vision of accountability, transparency, and hands-on community leadership. Jacques feels running for Nolan County -XdJH LV D VLJQLfiFDQW and rewarding endeavor that blends responsibility,...

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Saturday - 14th February, 2026
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Sweetwater Police Arrest Suspect on Attempted Capital Murder Warrants

SWEETWATER, Texas – On January 11, 2026, officers with the Sweetwater Police Department received a call referencing an injury to a child. The case was forwarded to the Sweetwater Police Department Criminal Investigations Division for further...

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Thursday - 12th February, 2026
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Miss Snake Charmer 2026 Contestants Attend Annual Pageant Tea

There’s a certain rattle of activity in the air of late. On Sunday, the 2026 Miss Snake Charmer attended the annual Pageant Tea. The 2026 Miss Snake Charmer Contestant itinerary has been released. The itinerary is as follows: Media Day for the...

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Tuesday - 10th February, 2026
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Roscoe CISD Announces New Superintendent

Roscoe, Texas — Following a 21-day posting period, the Roscoe Collegiate ISD Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the selection of Rose Burks as the district’s new Superintendent. The Board officially approved her appointment after careful...

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Saturday - 7th February, 2026
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City of Sweetwater and Sweetwater Economic Development Joint Statement Regarding State Civil Enforcement Action on Improper Disposal of Wind Blade Materials

SWEETWATER, Texas – The City of Sweetwater and Sweetwater Economic Development are aware of the civil lawsuit filed by the Office of the Texas Attorney General against Global Fiberglass Solutions concerning the improper disposal of wind turbine blade...

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Thursday - 5th February, 2026
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Commissioners’ Court to Meet in Regular Session on Monday

Notice Of Meeting Of The Commissioner’s Court Of Nolan County, Texas Notice is given that a regular meeting of the Nolan County Commissioner’s Court will be held on the 9th day of February 2026 at 9:00 A.M., in the County Courthouse Sweetwater, Texas...

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Tuesday - 3rd February, 2026
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Jaycees Announce Rattlesnake Roundup State Championship Cook-Off for Saturday, March 14

The Sweetwater Jaycees have announced that the Annual Sweetwater Rattlesnake Roundup State Championship CRRN 2ff wLOO WDNH SODFH on Saturday, March 14, 2026. 7hH CRRN-Rff LV 6DQFWLRQHG by Lonestar BBQ Association. The Cook-Off will be located in...

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Saturday - 31st January, 2026
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Sweetwater Nolan County Health Department Announces Flu Vaccine Available

The Sweetwater Nolan County Health Department is offering the flu vaccine on a walk- in basis, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We accept Medicare part B for our High Dose vaccine (must be 65 or older) and Medicaid and CHIP for children....

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Thursday - 29th January, 2026
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Sweetwater Jaycees Announce Schedule for 68th World’s Largest Rattlesnake Roundup

The 68th Annual World’s Largest Rattlesnake RoundUp will take place on March 13, 14 and 15 at The Nolan County Coliseum, 220 Coliseum Drive in Sweetwater. Schedule of Events: Thursday March 12, 2026 4:30 p.m. Rattlesnake Parade 5 p.m.-10 p.m....

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Tuesday - 27th January, 2026
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Winter Weather Wallops West Texas

A snowstorm took a frosty bite out of the unseasonably mild West Texas temperatures of late and has deposited our region back into winter. In deference to Mother Nature, schools and businesses let out on Friday and stayed empty for the most part...

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Saturday - 24th January, 2026
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APPLAUSE Series’ Presenting Lift Every Voice February 7 Show in Memory of Derick Amos

The Applause Series will present its annual Lift Every Voice concert on Saturday, February 7th at 7:30 p.m. It will be held at the Sweetwater Municipal Auditorium and is presented in memory of Derick Amos. Derick Amos was a Sweetwater native who...

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Thursday - 22nd January, 2026
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Georgia-Pacific Honors First Responders with Donation to Sweetwater Fire Department

SWEETWATER, TEXAS …. GeorgiaPacific is honoring the dedicated service of local first responders with a $3,500 donation to the Sweetwater Fire Department. The contribution from the local gypsum manufacturer will be used to purchase ballistic vests to...

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Tuesday - 20th January, 2026
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Texas National Bank Awards Good Grades Pay Winners

SWEETWATER, TX – Seventy-nine Sweetwater High School students made the A-Honor Roll in the 3rd six weeks of the 20252026 school year, and Texas National Bank continued with its commitment to recognize and award one lucky scholar from each grade with...

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Saturday - 17th January, 2026
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SHCA Celebrates 9th Year with Summer Dean Concert to Benefit WASP Museum

Texas singer-songwriter, Summer Dean, opens the 2026 season of the Sweetwater House Concert Association (SHCA) on Friday, January 23, 2026, in Hangar One at the National WASP WWII Museum, 210 Avenger Field Rd., Sweetwater, TX. Doors will be at 6:00 and...

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Thursday - 15th January, 2026
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City Council Meets; Sets May 2 Election Date; Approves Quarterly Investment Report

The City Council of the City of Sweetwater met in regular session on Tuesday, January 13 at 9 a.m. in the City Council Chambers of the City Hall, 200 E. 4th Street, Sweetwater. Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, the City of...

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Saturday - 10th January, 2026
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Cornerstone Christian School Announces New Format for Annual Beat the Street Run

Sweetwater — Cornerstone Christian School is excited to announce a fresh new approach to its annual Beat the Street event, set for Saturday, January 24th. This year’s event will focus exclusively on runners and celebrate the spirit of America, with...

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Thursday - 8th January, 2026
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City of Sweetwater Invites Public to Review Zoning Revisions at Public Engagement Session

SWEETWATER, Texas – The City of Sweetwater Planning and Development Services Department and the Planning and Zoning Commission invite residents, property owners, and community stakeholders to attend a Public Engagement Session to learn more about the...

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Tuesday - 6th January, 2026
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Nolan County Jail Corporal Awarded Jerry Baggs Memorial Scholarship for Leadership Academy

We are pleased to announce that Corporal Jerry C. (JC) Watts of the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division has been awarded the Jerry Baggs Memorial Scholarship to attend the National Jail Leadership Command Academy (NJLCA) at the Correctional...

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Saturday - 3rd January, 2026
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Sweetwater Nolan County Health Department Announces Flu Vaccine Available

The Sweetwater Nolan County Health Department is offering the flu vaccine on a walk- in basis, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We accept Medicare part B for our High Dose vaccine (must be 65 or older) and Medicaid and CHIP for children....

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Thursday - 1st January, 2026
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Jessica Street Named RPMH Employee of the Year

Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital is proud to name Jessica Street, our leader of the Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation program, as the 2025 Employee of the Year. When Cardiac Rehab needed strong leadership, Jessica didn’t hesitate. She stepped in...

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Tuesday - 30th December, 2025
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Jessica Street Named RPMH Employee of the Year

Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital is proud to name Jessica Street, our leader of the Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation program, as the 2025 Employee of the Year. When Cardiac Rehab needed strong leadership, Jessica didn’t hesitate. She stepped in...

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Saturday - 27th December, 2025
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Nolan County Auditor’s Report Clean; No Deficiencies; Court Approves Purchases; Hears Presentation

The Commissioner’s Court of Nolan County met in regular session on Monday, December 22 at the County Courthouse in Sweetwater to discuss and conduct County business. The County Commissioners approved minutes of December 8, meeting without any changes...

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Thursday - 25th December, 2025
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Local Businesses Provide Hope to 21 Local Families this Christmas

Pictured on the left are bags of donations loaded for delivery to area families from 21 area businesses. The businesses are: Morgan Real Estate, Stanley Ford of Sweetwater (5), Penn National Security Services, Zollie C. Steakley, Pierce Furniture, Doug...

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Tuesday - 23rd December, 2025
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Local Businesses Provide Hope to 21 Local Families this Christmas

Pictured on the left are bags of donations loaded for delivery to area families from 21 area businesses. The businesses are: Morgan Real Estate, Stanley Ford of Sweetwater (5), Penn National Security Services, Zollie C. Steakley, Pierce Furniture, Doug...

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Saturday - 20th December, 2025
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Chamber Shines Light on Winners of 2025 Christmas Lighting Contest

The annual Chamber Christmas Lighting Contest winners are in. Here are the 2025 winners as chosen by the Chamber of Commerce, Sweetwater and Nolan County. First row: 611 Silas, Sweetwater and 700 Bowie, Sweetwater. Second row: 509 New Mexico,...

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Thursday - 18th December, 2025
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House Fire on Crane Street Engulfs Structure

Special to the Reporter Leisa Ezzell’s house caught fire on Tuesday. Ezzell is an employee of Zollie Steakley’s law office. She lost her husband about 7 years ago around this time. When her husband died, she had two minor children still at home....

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Tuesday - 16th December, 2025
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Garage Monkey Junkies Car Club Supports Local Welding Programs

This week, the Garage Monkey Junkies Car Club proudly demonstrated its commitment to local education and community service by delivering monetary donations to the welding programs at Sweetwater, Roscoe, Highland, and Blackwell schools. These...

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Saturday - 13th December, 2025
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Sweetwater Police Department Names Cory Valencia Assistant Chief

SWEETWATER, Texas – Sweetwater Police Chief Cory Stroman has appointed Sergeant Cory Valencia as Assistant Chief of Police, effective Thursday, December 11, 2025. “Assistant Chief Valencia has consistently demonstrated integrity, professionalism and a...

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Thursday - 11th December, 2025
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Nolan County District Attorney: Traffic Stop Nets $5.8 Million Cocaine Seizure

Recently, an Investigator with the 32nd District Attorney’s Office made contact with a commercial motor vehicle during a traffic contact in Nolan County. During the contact, the Investigator gained consent to search some of the vehicles transported as...

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Tuesday - 9th December, 2025
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Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital Honored as Small Employer of the Year and Local Employer of Excellence

Abilene — Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital (RPMH) has been named Texas’ Small Employer of the Year by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) during the 28th Annual Texas Workforce Conference held Dec. 3 Dec. 5, 2025, in Corpus Christi. Workforce...

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Saturday - 6th December, 2025
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Chamber Presenting Christmas Lights Decoration Contest December 12-14

It’s that most wonderful time of year again to start thinking about your Christmas Light decorations! Be sure to save the dates of December 12-14 on your calendar to have your lights, decorations, and inflatables up to be judged for the 2025 Chamber...

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Thursday - 4th December, 2025
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City Council to Meet in Regular Session December 9

The City Council of the City of Sweetwater, Texas, will meet in regular session on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers of the City Hall, 200 E. 4th Street, Sweetwater, TX. Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas...

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Tuesday - 2nd December, 2025
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Annual APPLAUSE Christmas Special Concert This Saturday

The annual Applause Series’ Christmas Special Concert and Student Art Show si happening this Saturday, December 6 – Concert at 7: 30 p.m. The concert will be held at the Sweetwater Municipal Auditorium The Student Art Show will take place after the...

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Saturday - 29th November, 2025
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Sweetwater Animal Services: Positive Rabies Case in Sweetwater

Sweetwater Animal Services has announced that a positive rabies case was found in the city of Sweetwater. A fox was recently captured within the city limits and tested positive for rabies. The fox had been seen around town in the of late and was...

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Thursday - 27th November, 2025
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Arrington Fights to Lower Health Care Costs, Increase Transparency

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the Healthy Competition for Better Care Act, bipartisan legislation to promote transparency in health care, crack down on anti-competitive practices, and remove...

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Tuesday - 25th November, 2025
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Arrington Fights to Lower Health Care Costs, Increase Transparency

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the Healthy Competition for Better Care Act, bipartisan legislation to promote transparency in health care, crack down on anti-competitive practices, and remove...

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Saturday - 22nd November, 2025
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USG Delivers Hope to Sweetwater for 12th Year in Row via Annual Food Drive

The threat of rain did not deter United States Gypsum from fulfilling their annual duty to help gibe back to the community and kick off the season of giving in a big way. Through combined employee efforts and a good-natured contest to see who could...

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Tuesday - 11th November, 2025
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Senator Charles Perry Celebrates Passage of Proposition 4

LUBBOCK, TX – Senator Charles Perry (R–Lubbock) today celebrated the passage of Proposition 4, marking a once-in-a-generation victory for Texas water security and the culmination of decades of work to ensure the state’s most essential resource is...

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Saturday - 8th November, 2025
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Senator Charles Perry Celebrates Passage of Proposition 4

LUBBOCK, TX – Senator Charles Perry (R–Lubbock) today celebrated the passage of Proposition 4, marking a once-in-a-generation victory for Texas water security and the culmination of decades of work to ensure the state’s most essential resource is...

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Thursday - 6th November, 2025
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Election Results In; Voters Approve Property Tax Relief, Water Infrastructure Among Other Constitutional Amendments

The November 4 Election results are in. All 17 constitutional amendments passed. Voter turnout was described by officials as “modest”. The 89th Legislative Session was dominated by property tax initiatives, education reforms, public education...

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Tuesday - 4th November, 2025
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Election Day is Here; All Area Voting Precincts Open until 7 p.m.

Today is Election Day. If you have not had a chance to vote, please take time to fulfill your important civic duty and have your voice be heard. All precincts are open today from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. While there are no candidates on which to vote, there...

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Saturday - 1st November, 2025
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SHCA Holding Benefit Concert for Women’s Auxiliary for RMPH on November 8

The Sweetwater House Concert Association hosts national touring artist and former runner up on American Idol, Crystal Bowersox on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Cantina Room of the Nolan County Coliseum Complex. The doors will open at 6:p.m., and...

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Thursday - 30th October, 2025
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Early Voting Concludes Friday

Friday, October 31 is the last day of early voting by personal appearance. The last day for the County to receive a ballot by mail will be Tuesday, November 4 (Election day) at 7 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, or Wednesday, November 5,...

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Tuesday - 28th October, 2025
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Scottish Rite for Children Hosts 26th Annual San Angelo Sporting Clay Shoot

Over 500 West Texans participated in the shoot, raising more than $1.65M for pediatric orthopedic care San Angelo, Texas – On Saturday, October 11, more than 500 individuals participated in Scottish Rite for Children’s 26th Annual San Angelo Sporting...

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Saturday - 25th October, 2025
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City Council to Meet in Special Session on October 28

CITY OF SWEETWATER, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA The City Council of the City of Sweetwater, Texas, will meet in special session on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers of the City Hall, 200 E. 4th Street,...

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Thursday - 23rd October, 2025
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Postal Service Ready To Deliver for 2025 Holiday Season

Prepared for the holidays through significant investments in modernized facilities and processing equipment Service standards updates allows for 2–3-day turnaround within the same regional service areas · Less than three days, on average, to deliver...

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Tuesday - 21st October, 2025
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Rattlesnake Gravel Grind Announced for March 18-22

The 2026 Rattlesnake Gravel Grind has been announced. The fourth annual race is held to benefit the five local firefighter departments. A check presentation is held and handed to the following departments: Lake Sweetwater VFD, Roscoe VFD, Maryneal...

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Saturday - 18th October, 2025
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TSTC to host Nolan County Health Fair on October 21

(SWEETWATER) Texas State Technical College’s Student Center in Sweetwater will be the site of the annual Nolan County Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The health fair will provide information and free health screenings to the...

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Thursday - 16th October, 2025
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City Council Meets; Approves Quarterly Investment Report; Appointments; Annual Bids

The City Council of the City of Sweetwater, Texas, met in regular session on Tuesday, October 14 at 9 a.m. in the City Council Chambers of the City Hall, 200 E. 4th Street, Sweetwater,. City Council gave approval to the minutes for meetings held on...

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Tuesday - 14th October, 2025
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Diesel Equipment students finding passion in labs

(SWEETWATER) - Working on diesel engines has been a passion for Kyler Watts. The Texas State Technical College Diesel Equipment instructor has one goal for his first-semester students. “This semester we are teaching them the basics,” Watts said while...

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Saturday - 11th October, 2025
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Cory Stroman Appointed New Chief of Police in Sweetwater

The Sweetwater Police Department is proud to announce the appointment of Cory Stroman as Chief of Police. Chief Stroman began his law enforcement career with the Sweetwater Police Department at just 19 years old, serving as a dispatcher while...

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Thursday - 9th October, 2025
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National Night Out Unites Community in Celebration of First Responders

The 2025 National Night Out brought out much in the way of community spirit and support for those in our first responder family. Many in the community made their way to the Nolan County Coliseum for the annual event. Not even the threat of rain...

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