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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.

Texas National Bank Awards Good Grades Pay Winners

Published Tuesday, May 14, 2019

SWEETWATER, TX – Fifty-two Sweetwater High School students made the A-Honor Roll in the 5th six weeks of the 2018-2019 school year, and Texas National Bank continued with its commitment to recognize and award one lucky scholar from each grade with $50.

Superintendent McFarland’s Full Statement on SIS Incident

Published Tuesday, May 14, 2019

“Today during the lunch portion of the school day, a group of students found a gun ammunition clip on the playground at SIS. The ammunition clip was turned over to a teacher, who then notified the campus administration and turned it over to them. Police were notified and given the evidence.

FCCLA to Host Mother’s Day Brunch May 11

Published Friday, May 10, 2019

FCCLA will host a Mother’s Day Brunch on Saturday, May 11 at the Sweetwater High School Cafeteria. The time for the brunch will be 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be an admission fee, but kids 10 years of age and under will get in free.