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Dog Days of Summer Barking at Our Door

Published Monday, June 10, 2019

Here’s a reality to make you sweat: The official start of summer is only 11 days away. Summer starts on Friday, June 21 with no relief in sight until Monday, September 23. While today is cooler than usual, the heat is certainly on its way.

Pursuit Vehicle Purchase Approved for Nolan County Sheriff’s Department

Published Thursday, June 6, 2019

The Nolan County Commissioners’ Court approved the purchase of one 2019 Silverado SSV (“Special Service Vehicle”) Crew Cab 4 wheel drive pickup.  This is a replacement fleet vehicle for a unit that the department lost due to a crash back in late February that injured a deputy.  The contract purch

Diamond Heredia Named Substitute of the Year

Published Thursday, June 6, 2019

A reception was held honoring the Sweetwater ISD substitutes on May 2 at the administrative offices. Each attendee received an SISD tee shirt and door prizes were also won.

New Ministry Coming to Sweetwater

Published Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Three years ago, while working with several individuals who were on the brink of becoming homeless, God planted a dream in the heart of Loran Rule, Senior Pastor of Emmanuel Fellowship Church in Sweetwater.

SEED Attends 2019 AWEA Conference and Trade Show in Houston

Published Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Sweetwater Economic Development representatives Miesha Adames and Ken Becker, were in Houston at the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) Conference and Trade Show promoting Sweetwater as a location for wind expansions in the service, logistics, and manufacturing sectors.

Nolan County Foundation Awards 29 Scholarships to Nolan County Seniors

Published Tuesday, May 21, 2019

The Nolan County Foundation presented 29 scholarships to graduating seniors from Sweetwater, Roscoe, Highland, and Blackwell.

National Weather Service confirms tornado in Abilene

Published Tuesday, May 21, 2019

The National Weather Bureau Service has confirmed that a violent storm that damaged parts of Abilene on early Saturday morning was indeed an EF-2 tornado. A category EF-2 tornado can sustain winds from 111 miles per hour to 135 miles per hour.

Sweetwater ISD creates ‘leftover funds’ donation account to feed hungry students

Published Thursday, May 16, 2019

Sweetwater ISD is inviting families with leftover funds in their school lunch accounts to donate the money to feed hungry students.

Former Roscoe Collegiate Student, Dr. Jose Rangel, Becomes P-20 Standard Bearer

Published Thursday, May 16, 2019

Roscoe Collegiate Independent School District (RCISD) has a new standard bearer for Collegiate Edu-Nation: A P-20 System Model for Student Success. Dr.

Memory of Homer Taylor Honored at Luncheon by West Texas Rehab

Published Thursday, May 16, 2019

On May 10, the West Texas Rehab honored several individuals who have tirelessly supported West Texas Rehab with a luncheon at Abilene Country Club.