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May 23rd, 2013
East Ride Elementary third graders and their families were evacuated to the downstairs portion of Sweetwater High School in the middle of the end of year third grade play that began at 6 p.m. this evening, due to severe weather conditions developing in the area. The students were released at about 7 p.m. when weather began to move west and all students were accounter for by their teachers. A severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect for Nolan County.
Texas State Technical College will host six summer camps the week of June 3-6, for students entering the fourth through seventh grades. Each camp will be a half-day session for four days.
Participants may choose morning, afternoon or all-day sessions. All camps will work closely with the STEM mind set of teaching science, technology, engineering and math.
Lunch is included in the full-day session. Everyone will receive a free t-shirt and goodie bags. TSTC Sweetwater’s Student Center will be the location for drop-off and pick-up.
Basic Robotics (9 a.m. to noon):
A reception was held at the Sweetwater Police Department (SPD) on Monday morning to honor reserve officer Willie James, who retired after 21 years of service with the SPD.
Although born in Oklahoma, James has lived in Sweetwater. He began his work in law enforcement in 1985 when he was sworn in as a reserve officer in Odessa. After serving in Ector County for four years, he moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Come deep into the Amazon Rainforest as the kids go on expedition with the One True God at Avondale Baptist Church's Club VBS: Jungle Jaunt.
Avondale Baptist Church invites all children age five years through grade five for their annual Club VBS. The kids will jaunt through adventure-filled Bible stories, create cool rainforest crafts, enjoy rainforest rations and ride the recreation rapids.
At the ninth annual WASP Homecoming on Saturday, the National WASP WWII Museum will host one of the most historically significant aircraft of World War II. Douglas C-47 Skytrain, U. S. Army Air Force Serial No. 42-32832, will grace the sky above Avenger Field and later be available for inspection outside the WASP Museum Hangar. Alongside the Skytrain will be a number of Stearman and Fairchild World War II primary trainers as well as the famous North American AT-6 “Texan” advanced trainer.
Today, expect mostly sunny skies today with a high near 96. Winds will be from the south at 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight, we have a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms; otherwise it will be mostly cloudy with a low around 68 and winds from the southeast at 20 to 25 mph. Gusts could be up to 35 mph, but after midnight winds will decrease to 15 to 20 mph.
Get an early Memorial Day weekend preview now by heading on over to weather.gov.
May 22nd
By
TSTC Culinary Institute
Ingredients:
1 lb. zucchini or squash (about 2 medium-sized)
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan (heaping)
1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs (heaping)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
freshly ground pepper, to taste
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line two baking sheets with foil and spray lightly with vegetable spray.
Slice zucchini or squash into 1/4 inch-thick rounds. Toss rounds with oil, coating well.
In a wide bowl or plate, combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, salt and pepper.
The Sweetwater Municipal Pool is opening this weekend. The City of Sweetwater has announced that the price for admission has risen to $2 per person to enter the pool.
"I have worked at the pool for 17 years and this is our first price increase," said pool manager Larry Hopple. "The city regrets having to increase the prices, but maintaining the pool is very expensive."
The pool will be open Saturday at 1 p.m. and will be open Sunday and Monday for Memorial Day. The pool will be closed the rest of the week and re-open the following Saturday and follow normal schedule.
Three board members were sworn into office at the meeting of the SISD (Sweetwater Independent School District) Board of Trustees held on Monday night.
Jenny Cherry is not only the newest member of the board, but the youngest female to ever serve on the Sweetwater school board. She has filled the District 5 seat vacated by Nancy Johnson, who decided not to run for re-election.
Also, Genevieve Mayes will continue to serve as the District 1 member, while Becky Jimenez will once again represent District 2 on the school board.
Today marks the 100th birthday for the American Cancer Society. From 9-11 p.m. tonight, in front of Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital, the word "hope" will be spelled out in lighted luminaries to honor cancer survivors and remember those who have lost their battle with cancer.
The luminaries will be available for purchase for $5 beginning at 8 p.m. tonight. For more information, call Cindy Hamlin at 325-725-7615.
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