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Texas Commission On The Arts Awards Grants In 115 Cities

Published Monday, September 10, 2018

The APPLAUSE Series was awarded a grant of $4500 to help fund Asleep at the Wheel for APPLAUSE SERIES’ Western Heritage concert Saturday, November 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Sweetwater Municipal Auditorium.

Charity Walk to be Held in Abilene to Benefit Those Affected with Chiari Malformation

Published Monday, September 10, 2018

There will be a charity walk to take place in Redbud Park in Abilene on September 22 to benefit those with Chiari Malformation. Chiari Malformation is a serious neurological disorder affecting more than 300,000 people in the US.

Monday's Weather Forecast

Published Monday, September 10, 2018

Today- Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight- Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

Railroad company takes away private crossing, leaving a family stranded

Published Friday, September 7, 2018

(KLBK News) - NOLAN COUNTY, Texas - What used to be a railroad crossing is now just a pile of boards and nails.
The crossing served as the main entry to Chris and Jana Duncan’s home in Nolan County.

Senator Cruz Questions Judge Kavanaugh in Second Day of Confirmation Hearing

Published Friday, September 7, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned Judge Brett Kavanaugh in the second day of the confirmation hearing.

Fridays Weather Forecast

Published Friday, September 7, 2018

Today- Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 76. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Health Department Happenings

Published Thursday, September 6, 2018

Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital will be at the Sweetwater-Nolan County Health Department (SNCHD), located at 301 E. 12th, on Thursday, Sept. 20 from 8 a.m. to noon to offer a free cholesterol screening. There will be pamphlets and information available on cholesterol.

Tax Rate Set at .531656; 2018-2019 Budget Passed; Sheriff’s Office Gets Salary Approved in Special Meeting

Published Thursday, September 6, 2018

Against the backdrop of inclement weather, a special meeting of the Commissioners’ Court of Nolan County was held at the Nolan County Courthouse on Wednesday at 9 a.m.

Thursday Weather Forecast

Published Thursday, September 6, 2018

Today- Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 79. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Roscoe Police Department Issues Statement on Scammer in Area

Published Wednesday, September 5, 2018

The Roscoe Police Department has issued the following statement: