Archive - Apr 2012 - News Article
April 20th
SWEETWATER â The Texas AgriLife Extension Service office in Nolan County will host a training session beginning at 9 a.m. followed by testing at 1 p.m. on April 25th for persons seeking a Texas Department of Agriculture private applicator license.
The training will be conducted in the Texas State Technical College, Temple Dickson Building, Room 140.Â
âThis is only for persons who donât have a valid license and not for those needing continuing education units,â said Zachary Wilcox, AgriLife Extension agent in Nolan County.
Freshman art student Amber Hernandez advanced from the regional level to the State Visual Art Scholastic Event with her "Watercolor Hands". The event was held at Bryan High School April 13-14 where there were 1400 high school art entries from all over the state. Amber medaled with a superior rating. This is the first year Sweetwater High School has been represented by a freshman at State VASE. In 2007 Jacob Gamel received the highest award of Gold Seal for his charcoal "Self Portrait".
Gold & Silver Buyers, the largest purchaser of precious metals in the state of Texas is expanding into the Big Country, with a new location in Abilene at 3458 Catclaw (between AAA Vacuums and City Nails) and a location in Sweetwater, scheduled to open next month at 309 North East Georgia Street (next to Check âN Go).Â
The Sweetwater Police Department (SPD) received 53 calls for service, issued 21 citations and made three arrests on April 19, 2012.
The SPD received 22, 911 calls.
Accidents:
⢠200 block of NE Georgia.
Calls for service:
⢠Minor in possession (tobacco) â 300 block of Lamar.
⢠Burglary of a building â 1000 block of W. 8th.
⢠Criminal mischief â 1000 block of W. 8th.
⢠Theft â 800 block of E. Avenue D.
⢠Disorderly conduct â 1200 block of Ragland.
⢠Sexual assault â 1600 block of Grand.
Arrested by SPD:
⢠Paul Anthony Gutierrez, 23 â Assault.
⢠Ramiee Brown, 19 â Theft.
The UIL really likes the number âthreeâ.
On Saturday, March 17, in Sipapu, New Mexico the Sipapu Ski Resort held its 9th Annual Cardboard Derby. The Cardboard Derby continues to grow in participants and spectators every year. This yearâs event the âTeam Divisionâ was won again by âThe West Texas Wind Runnersâ consisting of team members Chris Hamlin (duct tape specialist), James Hamlin (driver) and Dustin Baker (stability).
The Sweetwater Police Department (SPD) received 67 calls for service, issued 26 citations and made five arrests on April 18, 2012.
The SPD received eight, 911 calls.
Accidents:
⢠1000 block of Mulberry.
Calls for service:
⢠Assault â 100 block of S. Hopkins.
⢠Deadly conduct â 1600 block of Grand.
Arrested by SPD:
⢠Male juvenile, 14 â Criminal trespass.
⢠Dylan Kirkpatrick, 17 â Disorderly conduct/possession of marijuana.
⢠Chase Ramsey, 17 â Disorderly conduct.
⢠Frank Diaz, 30 â Family violence assault.
⢠Brittany Kincaid, 18 â Public intoxication.
April 19th
After some necessary renovations, the 7-Eleven convenience store, located on Northeast Georgia in Sweetwater, is hosting a grand opening.
On August 25, 2011, the store was hit by a storm with high winds, resulting in the roof being torn off. For around four months, the store was closed to completely repair the building. During that time, owner Alon Brands Retail took advantage of an opportunity to make a number of changes to emphasize the companyâs renewed commitment to cleanliness, varied products and full inventories of the items customers look for most.
The purpose of the Sweetwater-Nolan County Health Department Family Planning Program is to make available to citizens of the State who are of childbearing age comprehensive medical knowledge, assistance and services relating to the planning of families". The purpose of family planning is to provide women and men a means by which they decide for themselves the number, timing and spacing of their children.
The Sweetwater Police Department (SPD) received 32 calls for service, issued 11 citations and made one arrest on April 17, 2012.
The SPD received 13, 911 calls.
Accidents:
⢠400 block of E. Avenue C.
Calls for service:
⢠Assault â 700 block of Bluff.
⢠Information only â 1200 block of Mustang.
Arrested by SPD:
⢠Pedro Monroy, 30 â Public intoxication.
The Nolan County Sheriff's Office (NCSO) had 10 calls for service, served no civil papers and made one arrest on April 17, 2012.
Arrested by NCSO:
⢠Gabriela Rodriguez, 39, of El Paso â Warrant/motion to revoke probation.
