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Truck wrecks into US 84/I-20 bridge under construction

June 18, 2013

By
Tatiana Rodriguez
editor@sweetwaterreporter.com

Both westbound lanes of Interstate 20 at the US 84 overpass under construction in Nolan County are currently closed due to an overnight wreck. The westbound main lanes of I-20 remain closed for law enforcement to continue their investigation of the crash.
The driver of an 18-wheeler wrecked into the side of the overpass on Monday night and died at the scene. According to emergency authorities, it took about an hour to get the driver out of the truck and many rescue tools were used in the process. Members of the Sweetwater Fire Department and Roscoe Fire Department assisted in the recovery. 

Chip Off The Ol’ Block contest winners announced

June 18, 2013

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The winners of the Chip Off The Ol' Block contest, sponsored by the Sweetwater Reporter, were Nathan and Kamryn Wiltse.
In honor of Father's Day, Wiltse won a prize package from Higginbotham, Just Cuts and Buck's Steaks and Bar-B-Que.

Texas confirms first West Nile case of the season

June 18, 2013

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The Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed the state’s first case of West Nile illness of the season. DSHS is urging people to take precautions to reduce the risk of contracting West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne illness.
West Nile illness was confirmed in an adult male from Anderson County. The patient is recovering from the neuroinvasive form of the disease. Additional details about the patient are not being released to protect the patient’s identity.

Local weather for Tuesday

June 18, 2013

Today, expect partly sunny skies with a high near 91. Winds will be from the east at 5 to 10 mph, and we'll also have a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Tonight, our precipitation chances increase to 30 percent, mainly after 8pm. Otherwise it will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 72 and southeast winds around 5 mph.
How long are the rain chances in play? Visit weather.gov to find out.

Many participate in Crime Stoppers Golf Tournament

June 17, 2013

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Shown are members of the first place team in the Nolan County Crime Stoppers Golf Tournament including Michael Longoria, Chino DeLeon, Steve Chapman and David Shumaker.
The second place team in the Nolan County Crime Stoppers Golf Tournament included Mark Garcia, Alex Garcia and David Garcia.
The last place team in the Nolan County Crime Stoppers Golf Tournament included team members Jimmy Moses, Pio Muñoz, Nicholas Anthony and Frank Conard.
Find photos on Pages 1 and 2 of today's edition.

Local Kiwanis Club, Sweetwater Lake and Marina to host kids fishing tournament

June 17, 2013

editor@sweetwaterreporter.com

The Sweetwater Kiwanis Club and Sweetwater Lake & Marina are coming together to host a Kids Fishing Tournament on Saturday, July 20 at the Lake Sweetwater Boat Ramp.
The event will run from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., with lunch and prizes to follow.
There will be a $5 entry fee per participant, which will cover the costs for lunch, gifts and prizes. Prizes will be awarded for the Biggest Fish, Smallest Fish and Outstanding Angler to the following age groups: 3 to 5 year olds, 6 to 8 year olds, 9 to 12 year olds and 13 to 16 year olds.

Monday's local forecast

June 17, 2013

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This afternoon, we'll see a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Otherwise, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 96 and winds from the south around 15 mph. Gusts will be as high as 25 mph.
Tonight, the rain chances bump up to 50% and we'll have mostly cloudy conditions with a low around 72. Winds will remain from the south at 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Visit weather.gov to learn more.

Don't miss pancakes Saturday morning

June 14, 2013

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The 10th Annual Girl Scout Service Unit Pancake Breakfast will be held on Saturday, June 15 at the Lion's Club building, located on the corner of Lamar and Arizona, from 8 to 11 a.m. All proceeds will go to the Girl Scouts of Texas-Oklahoma Plains: Sweetwater Girl Scout Service unit.

Dance tonight at the VFW

June 14, 2013

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The Sweetwater VFW will be having a dance on Friday, June 14 from 8 p.m. to midnight. Entertainment will be provided by Dusty Creek, featuring traditional country music on the dance floor. Call 235-8105 for prices or for more information.

Trinity Baptist Church to host VBS

June 14, 2013

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Trinity Baptist Church, located at 1503 Crescent Drive, will have their Vacation Bible School Monday, June 17 through Wednesday, June 19, from 1-4 p.m. each day. The theme is "Kingdom Rock," and is for students in first through sixth grades. On Wednesday there will be a finale celebration from 4-6 p.m. with a water slide and hot dogs. For more information, call the church at 235-2991.

Chamber welcomes Laundry Express to Nolan County

June 14, 2013

By
Melissa Winslow
editor@sweetwaterreporter.com

The Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting on Thursday for Laundry Express, run by Gwen Boyd and Mechele Campa. Laundry Express is located at 12727 South IH20 in Roscoe, next to Retta Mae's restaurant and is the first business of its kind in Nolan County. The business offers laundry services and uses high quality and environmentally sensitive equipment. Their equipment uses true-steam technology which leaves clothing and other laundered items virtually wrinkle-free.

SEED to host Cline Shale public forum

June 14, 2013

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Sweetwater Enterprise for Economic Development (SEED), the sales tax entity that is responsible for economic development in Sweetwater, will be hosting a “Cline Shale” public forum for those interested in learning more about the Cline Shale Oil Play and how it affects West Texas. 

Bids discussed at city meeting

June 14, 2013

By
Belinda Serrano
editor@sweetwaterreporter.com

Several bids were opened during Tuesday's Sweetwater City Commission meeting at City Hall, including bids for five lots on two different blocks in the Southside Addition.
The bids for these lots were originally presented at the May meeting, but were rejected. On Tuesday, the unsolicited bids from C.D. Trimble Properties, LLC for lots 6, 9, 10 and 11 of Block 20 and lot 23 on Block 16 were for $2,000 and $500, respectively.

TSTC to offer Microsoft Office short courses

June 14, 2013

By
Belinda Serrano
editor@sweetwaterreporter.com

Two classes that are part of the Microsoft Office Short courses offered by the college this summer, on the Sweetwater campus of TSTC (Texas State Technical College) West Texas, will be held during the week of July 15 through 19.
Both courses will be taught on campus, located at 300 Homer K. Taylor Drive, in the Graphics Building in Room 107.
An intermediate/advanced course for Microsoft Excel 2010--which is an eight-hour course--will be taught from Monday, July 15 through Wednesday, July 17.

Trinity Baptist Church to have Vacation Bible School

June 14, 2013

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BROADWAY BAPTIST CHURCH
It is summer and people are vacationing. Some will drive hundreds of miles, get out of the car, stand by the car and take a picture while others will simply go visit family and friends. Still others will get on a plane and fly through the open skies. If you are one of those who will fly (by the way, I love flying) have you ever given thought to the pilot’s job? He has but one — Get his passengers safely to their destination. Through bright sunshine, clouds or thunderstorms the pilot’s responsibility never changes — get you to your destination safely.

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